Stir-Fried Shrimp with Ginger, Garlic, and Snow Peas

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Light and flavorful stir-fried shrimp tossed with crunchy snow peas and an aromatic ginger-garlic sauce. This Chinese-inspired seafood recipe (low carb), ready in about 18 minutes, pairs raw shrimp, snow peas, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 3 Chinese cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Step 2: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined raw shrimp to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  3. Step 3: Toss in 2 cups trimmed snow peas and stir-fry for 2 more minutes until they are bright green and crisp-tender.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp sesame oil, add 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using, stirring to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 1 minute until the sauce is heated through.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 2 sliced green onions before serving immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

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