Chinese cuisine
Shrimp With Snow Peas
Succulent shrimp sautéed with crisp snow peas in a light soy sauce, perfect for a healthy dinner.
This Chinese-inspired Shrimp With Snow Peas is a delightful blend of tender shrimp and crunchy snow peas, tossed in a subtle soy sauce. Its clean flavors make it an excellent accompaniment to steamed rice or noodles, ideal for a gluten-free and blood-sugar friendly meal.
Method
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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.
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Marinate the shrimp:
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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.
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Stir-fry the ginger and garlic:
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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.
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Add the shrimp, snow peas, soy sauce, stock:
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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.
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Add the scallions and finish with sesame oil:
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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.
FAQ
Is «Shrimp With Snow Peas» gluten-free?
It may contain gluten — check the ingredients and pick gluten-free alternatives.
How many calories and carbs are in a serving of «Shrimp With Snow Peas»?
One serving has 608 kcal, 50.3 g carbs, 58.3 g protein and 18 g fat. The recipe makes 3 servings.
Is «Shrimp With Snow Peas» suitable for gestational diabetes (GDM)?
Suitable for a carb-controlled diet. Carb load: высокая. This is not medical advice — with GDM, check with your doctor and glucose meter.