Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Soba Noodles
Quick stir-fry of succulent shrimp and crisp snow peas tossed with buckwheat soba noodles in a savory garlic soy sauce. This Asian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs dry soba noodles, raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, snow peas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 3, 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
- 8 oz dry soba noodles
- 12 oz raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 cups, trimmed snow peas
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp fresh minced ginger
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 sliced thinly green onions
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp for garnish toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 8 oz dry soba noodles according to package instructions (about 6 minutes), then drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz raw peeled and deveined shrimp and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque, then remove shrimp from the pan.
- Step 3: In the same pan, add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp freshly minced ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 4: Add 1 1/2 cups trimmed snow peas and cook for 2 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
- Step 5: Return shrimp to the pan along with the drained soba noodles, then pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp sesame oil. Toss everything together over high heat for 1-2 minutes until heated through and well combined.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 sliced green onions, 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Soba Noodles take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (15 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 Soba Noodles?
Refrigerate in a covered airtight container for up to 3–4 days (FDA FoodKeeper guideline for cooked fish). Store any fresh salsa or citrus-based garnish in a separate container — it keeps for up to 2 days. Freeze cooked fish (without fresh garnishes) for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently at 275°F until just warmed through to preserve texture.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Soba Noodles?
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 Soba Noodles for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). 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 Soba Noodles?
Asian Fusion 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.
