Wok-Tossed Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas
Succulent shrimp quickly stir-fried with crisp snow peas and a fragrant garlic sauce for a light and savory dish. This chinese-inspired chinese ready in about 18 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, trimmed snow peas, vegetable oil 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 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.
Ingredients
- 12 oz, peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 1 cup, trimmed snow peas
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp, finely minced ginger
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1 stalk, chopped for garnish scallions
Instructions
- Step 1: Toss 12 oz peeled shrimp with 1 tsp cornstarch and 1/4 tsp white pepper in a small bowl until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until just smoking. Add 4 sliced garlic cloves and 1 tsp minced ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Add the shrimp to the wok and stir-fry for 2 minutes until they start turning pink.
- Step 4: Add 1 cup snow peas and continue to stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until peas are bright green and shrimp are opaque.
- Step 5: Pour in 2 tbsp water, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine; toss everything for another minute until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the shrimp and peas.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the dish. Garnish with 1 chopped scallion before serving immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Wok-Tossed Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas take to make?
Total time is about 18 minutes (10 min prep + 8 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 Wok-Tossed Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas?
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 trimmed snow peas from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Wok-Tossed Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas?
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 Wok-Tossed Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas 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 Wok-Tossed Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas?
Chinese chinese 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.
