Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Sesame
Tender shrimp stir-fried with crisp snow peas, garlic, and a splash of soy sauce, finished with toasted sesame seeds for a fast and flavorful meal. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 20 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, snow peas, trimmed, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz snow peas, trimmed
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering; add 4 cloves minced garlic and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 1 lb large shrimp and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start turning pink.
- Step 3: Add 8 oz trimmed snow peas, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until snow peas are tender-crisp and shrimp are fully cooked.
- Step 4: Drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil over the stir-fry, toss to combine, then remove from heat.
- Step 5: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions on top before serving with steamed rice or noodles.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Sesame take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Sesame?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep snow peas, trimmed from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Sesame?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Sesame for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Sesame?
Asian seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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