Wok-Tossed Shrimp with Ginger, Garlic, and Snow Peas

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

Succulent shrimp quickly wok-tossed with fresh ginger, garlic, crunchy snow peas, and a light soy glaze for a vibrant seafood stir-fry. This chinese-inspired chinese ready in about 17 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, vegetable oil, julienned 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 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.

★ 4.4 (9 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 7 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until just smoking. Add 400g peeled and deveined large shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes until they start turning pink.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 tbsp julienned fresh ginger and 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves to the wok. Stir-fry together for 30 seconds until aromatic but garlic does not brown.
  3. Step 3: Toss in 150g trimmed snow peas and stir-fry for another 2 minutes until they turn bright green and remain crisp.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Sprinkle 1/4 tsp white pepper and toss everything together for 1 minute until the shrimp are fully cooked and coated with the glaze.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat immediately and serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Wok-Tossed Shrimp with Ginger, Garlic, and Snow Peas take to make?

Total time is about 17 minutes (10 min prep + 7 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 Ginger, 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 vegetable oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Wok-Tossed Shrimp with Ginger, 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 Ginger, Garlic, and 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 Shrimp with Ginger, Garlic, and 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.

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