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Shrimp With Snow Peas

⏱ ~75 min (est.)MediumSeafoodChinese
Shrimp With Snow Peas

Dry sherry, shrimp and snow peas come together in this Chinese seafood — 75 minutes, 9 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 9 steps.

You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 9 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.

What you'll need

Servings4

Shopping list (4)

Pantry staples (you likely have these)

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How to make it

  1. You can also use sugar snap peas for this recipe. Save prep time by prepping the peas, ginger, and garlic while the shrimp is marinating.
  2. Marinate the shrimp:
  3. Mix all marinade ingredients in a large bowl, then add the shrimp. Toss to coat. Let sit for 15 to 20 minutes while you prep the peas, ginger, and garlic.
  4. Stir-fry the ginger and garlic:
  5. Heat a wok or large sauté pan over high heat for 1 minute. Add the peanut oil and let it get hot, about 30 seconds. Add the ginger and garlic and toss to combine. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds.
  6. Add the shrimp, snow peas, soy sauce, stock:
  7. Add the shrimp and all the marinade to the pan (scrape out all the marinade with a rubber spatula). Add the snow peas, soy sauce and chicken stock. Stir-fry until the shrimp turns pink, about 2 minutes.
  8. Add the scallions and finish with sesame oil:
  9. Add the scallions and stir-fry 1 more minute. Turn off the heat and add the sesame oil. Toss to combine once more and serve with steamed rice.

You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Pan · Wok · Steamer

Watch how it's made

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Ingredient substitutions

Cornstarch
2 tbsp flour per 1 tbsp cornstarch (as thickener)
Soy Sauce
tamari (gluten-free) · coconut aminos

What to serve with Shrimp With Snow Peas

Tips & common questions

How long does Shrimp With Snow Peas take to make?

About 75 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 9 steps and 12 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.

What can I use instead of cornstarch?

Try 2 tbsp flour per 1 tbsp cornstarch (as thickener). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.

Can I scale this recipe up or down?

Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.

How should I store leftovers?

Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.

Recipe data for Shrimp With Snow Peas via TheMealDB (open database). ▶ Video. Original source. Consomee adds the scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure — how we source recipes.