Wok-Tossed Shrimp with Garlic and Snow Peas
Quick stir-fried shrimp with crunchy snow peas and aromatic garlic, showcasing fresh Cantonese flavors in a light dish. This chinese-inspired seafood ready in about 18 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, trimmed snow peas, thinly sliced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 4 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp, minced ginger
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until hot but not smoking. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tsp minced ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined large shrimp to the wok. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until shrimp start turning pink.
- Step 3: Toss in 1 cup trimmed snow peas and continue stir-frying for 1-2 minutes until peas are bright green and crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, and sprinkle 1/4 tsp white pepper. Stir everything together for another minute as the sauce lightly coats the shrimp and peas.
- Step 5: Finish by drizzling 1 tsp sesame oil over the dish and tossing briefly. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Wok-Tossed Shrimp with Garlic and 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 Shrimp with Garlic and 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 Shrimp with Garlic and 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 Shrimp with Garlic and Snow Peas for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Shrimp with Garlic and Snow Peas?
Chinese 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.
