Description
A quick and flavorful Shrimp and Snow Pea Stir-Fry featuring tender shrimp, crisp snow peas, and savory mushrooms tossed in a delicious soy and oyster sauce blend. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, this dish comes together in just 25 minutes and delivers a satisfying combination of textures and Asian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood and Vegetables
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz snow peas, trimmed
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauces and Oils
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
Seasonings
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat Oil: In a wok or large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium-high heat until shimmering, preparing the pan for stir-frying.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the hot pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Sauté Garlic and Mushrooms: Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the same pan. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms release their moisture and soften.
- Add Snow Peas: Toss in the trimmed snow peas and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often, until the snow peas are bright green and tender-crisp, retaining a slight crunch.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked shrimp to the pan. Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and drizzle the sesame oil over. Toss everything together thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly in the flavorful sauce.
- Season: Add salt and black pepper to taste. Stir and cook for an additional minute until the dish is heated through and flavors meld together.
- Serve: Serve the shrimp and snow pea stir-fry hot, ideally over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of chili sauce during step 5.
- Ensure shrimp are not overcooked; remove them as soon as they turn pink and opaque to retain tenderness.
- Snow peas should remain crisp; avoid overcooking to prevent sogginess.
- Use a wok if available to achieve high heat and quick cooking, but a large skillet works well too.
- This dish can be served with jasmine or brown rice to add whole grain benefits.
