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A quick and flavorful stir fry featuring tender shrimp and crisp snow peas in a savory garlic-ginger sauce.

Dad's Shrimp Snow Pea Stir Fry Recipe

A quick and flavorful stir fry featuring tender shrimp and crisp snow peas in a savory garlic-ginger sauce. Perfect for a healthy, weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry:
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups snow peas trimmed
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch optional, for thickening
  • 1 tablespoon water

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife for chopping

Method
 

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add a little more oil if necessary. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Add the snow peas to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender-crisp.
  6. Return the shrimp to the skillet and pour the sauce over them. Stir to coat the shrimp and snow peas with the sauce, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  7. Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions if desired.

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  • Reheating: Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat to avoid overcooking the shrimp.
  • Variation: You can add other vegetables, such as bell peppers or carrots, for added color and flavor.
  • Spicy: For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or chopped fresh chili to the stir fry.