Stir-Fried Shrimp and Snow Peas with Ginger Soy Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

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Succulent shrimp and crisp snow peas quickly stir-fried with fresh ginger and a savory soy sauce glaze for a bright and healthy dinner. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs large shrimp, snow peas, fresh ginger 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
2 cups, trimmed snow peas
1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 stalks, sliced green onions
1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
1 tsp, toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp in a single layer and stir-fry for 2 minutes until pink and just cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Step 2: In the same wok, add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until aromatic.
Step 3: Add 2 cups trimmed snow peas to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
Step 4: Return the cooked shrimp to the wok and pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Toss everything together and cook for another 1 minute until heated through and coated with sauce.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.