Stir-Fried Shrimp With Snow Peas and Ginger Recipe (2024)

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Andrea Devine

I appreciate the readers and chefs who follow the recipe and, next time around, experiment, adjust it to their taste, improve it overall. I am not interested in reading the comments on recipes that start out, "I made this, but...I substituted x, took out the y, and came up with a great dish" (but not the one that was published). I think it's rude and kind of silly.

Roni Jordan

Double everything except the shrimp and snow peas, and reverse the amts of ginger vs garlic. Add a bit of chinese chili sauce for heat (1 tsp) Don't skip the brief brining - doesn't add salt, adds a silky soft texture. Then it's Shrimp with Ginger, not simply garlicky shrimp. Used 1 lb very large shrimp for 2, over jasmine rice.

Sara

i find the comments and suggestions teach me a great deal. any great cook I know is interested in the feedback of those they want to enjoy their hard work. I think engagement is respectful.

Reggie

Great dish - next time I will use a little more ginger and a little less garlic as the garlic overpowered the ginger for my palate. A squeeze of fresh lime is also a nice addition.

Jan

Same principle as brining chicken or pork. Brining does not necessarily add saltiness but it does help retain moisture when cooking. Far less likely to end up with rubbery shrimp if you brine them briefly.

Roni Jordan

For a dish called Shrimp with Snow Peas and Ginger, proportions of ginger to garlic are way off. Reverse them & then, using the 1 lb of shrimp for 2 servings, DOUBLE everything else, including sauce. Don't skip the brief brining - it does not add salt...it does add tenderness. Add a tsp Chinese chli sauce for heat. Use way more scallions(1/2 cup), sliced on a severe diagonal. Set up mise en place and it goes quickly. Serve over jasmine rice. You will pat yourself on the back.

Mary Ann

Loved this. First time I cooked it exactly as is. Second time I wanted a little heat so added Sriracha and toasted cashews. It was even better with the crunchy texture and heat.

tammy

Three minutes was way too long for the first cook on the shrimp. By the time all the other steps were finished the shrimp were over-cooked so I would suggest no more than 1 minute for the initial cook. But all in all very satisfying.

Lois Fox

I agree with the idea to double everything except the shrimp and the snow peas. I think it needed double the amount of sauce, especially over rice and definitely some more spice. Very pleasant however, lovely for a mid week meal. I used 3 tablespoons of minced ginger and could have used even more. Next time I’ll slice the ginger and add a hot pepper or two.

Janet

Delicious and easy to prepare. I served it on Udon noodles.

Yvonne

I make this and add mushrooms and sometimes water chestnuts. Make more of the sauce. Get the wok real hot. Make sure the shrimp are dry. Great recipe. As good as many Chines restaurants make. When making the rice, soak it for 10 minutes and drain it 3 times before cooking. Gets rid of much of the starch.

Julia Moskin

You could, though the texture won't be quite the same. Make sure the shrimp are completely thawed and drain them on paper towels. Add to the pan as the very last step, after the snow peas are in the wok. You're just heating them through by tossing in the wok and the sauce,; you don't want to cook them any further.

harriet hentges

Have a small urban kitchen. Need to adapt this to "no wok". Same is true to grilling recipes, please.

keith

I agree that some of the comments sound like "I substituted aged fermented yak tongue for the snow peas and cooked in an underground pizza oven for two moons but it came out too salty for my taste." Not very helpful.That said I almost always read the comments to see if there are any themes or clarifications. Here there seems to be a consensus about more ginger, less garlic, and possibly a little veggie. I'll be serving this with rice and no sides tonight and will take that into consideration.

jim harvie

Double Amy’s of everything but shrimp and snow peasReverse amounts of ginger and garlicAdd hot sauce/chili

gail

Water chestnuts mushrooms Double sauce

Marisa

I really loved this! I appreciate the notes of the other cooks and followed some of their ideas, doubling both the sauce and the snow peas.

Kathryn Shiels

Delicious! We had fresh snap peas on hand and used that. Loved the crunch. Will many many, many more times again.

Liz C.

I like to hear about substitutions people have made; it emboldens me, especially when I don't have the exact ingredients on hand. I've made this delicious dish many times. For those of you who can't eat snow peas or garlic, I've substitutes baby bok choi and use garlic infused oil and it's still delicious. If spicy is your thing, drizzle the dish with a little sriracha hot sauce!

Jeff Church

Super fast once the shrimp and everything hits the wok. Nice brine action. Bursting flavors and fresh, keeps the crunch

Lois Fox

Second time I made this. I sliced the ginger—a lot of it and then cut it into strips so it would be more prominent. Doubled the sauce though next time I will triple it and added two serano peppers also sliced then chopped. Next time I will only add one pepper or else two but remove the seeds. With these adjustments I think the recipe rates 5 stars.

Rocky

Use just a little, tiny bit less ginger and the whole thing is perfection!

ARK

I followed the many comments of others and switched the amounts of garlic and ginger. That's the last time I'll do that again. It was bitter because it was waay too much ginger.... as the actual chef and author must have known.

Meredith

go ahead and double the ginger and the garlic!

Sara

I made it exactly like it says here. Next time, I might add some sour element like lime juice and maybe a little heat like a fresh red chili without the seeds. I ate it with some egg noodles. Was quick and easy to make. Maybe a child would like this as is, it's very mild.

N Of Seattle

I made it according to the recipe but next time I'll make it with more pot liquor to flavor the rice. It is a simple quick meal for 2 or 3.

Ariel

Wonderful recipe! Quick and easy; followed suggestion to reverse the garlic and ginger amounts, will do so again!

Additions/Substitutions

Read all the comments. SO helpful. Quadrupled the sauce and added 16 oz shiitake mushrooms. Served with NYT recipe Five-Ingredient Creamy Miso Pasta which I fixed exactly as written but added 1 T. Gochujang sauce. Amazing. Just amazing!

Louise Perkinson

Just tried this new recipe, it was a big hit! Simply delicious, and fairly quick to make. I added the cashews and doubled the sauce, like o many readers suggested. I like a more spicy dish,a nd sprinkled with Korean red pepper to serve.

Melissa

Tasty! I mis-read the rice wine/sherry amounts, instead adding tablespoons instead of teaspoons (both wines), so upped everything else. At the very end I threw in some cilantro along with the scallions, and then about 2 teaspoons of hoisin sauce for good measure. Tasty, pretty salty (maybe the hoisin)? I should have left off the last 1/4 teaspoon salt until after the hoisin. Anyway, very good, easy light, and tasty. I'll make it again.

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FAQs

Should snow peas be blanched before stir frying? ›

Snow peas can be eaten raw or cooked. However, blanching snow peas will reduce the fibrousness of the edges of snow peas, and boost sweetness and colour. Another good way to cook snow peas is to toss them with a little oil in a hot wok for 1-2 minutes or until tender-crisp. Season and serve.

Should you thaw frozen shrimp before stir frying? ›

You can use fresh shrimp, but if you're using frozen shrimp I highly recommend thawing them before adding them to your pan. If you add frozen shrimp straight into your pan, you will end up with a very water stir-fry. Your stir-fry will also taste VERY much like shrimp.

Should I soak snow peas before cooking? ›

Peas cook faster than beans, and - like beans - they don't have to be soaked at all, but not soaking affects the cooking time. An hour or two of soaking is plenty for whole green or yellow peas…they don't need to go overnight like beans typically do.

What's the difference between sugar snap peas and snow peas? ›

Sugar snap peas are a cross between snow and garden peas. The pods of snow peas are flatter with small, premature peas, whereas sugar snap peas are more rounded. Both have an identical nutritional profile and very similar flavors although sugar snap peas tend to be sweeter and more flavorful.

How do you keep snow peas crisp? ›

Snow or Sugar Snap Peas

Blanch small-podded peas 1 to 1½ minutes, medium peas 2 minutes. Blanch one pound in one gallon of rapidly boiling water. If it takes more than one minute for the water to return to a boil after adding the peas, they will cook and be less crisp.

What happens if you don't rinse shrimp? ›

Rinsing cooked shrimp from the store is not necessary unless there are specific reasons, such as removing excess sodium or if there are any noticeable contaminants. Otherwise, it's generally safe to consume them as is. I always do because you never know how long it's been in the freezer .

Why should you not thaw frozen shrimp under running water? ›

In that case, "DO NOT FORCE THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER" most likely means if you do it, you'll end up with "shrimp pulp" with some of it even down the drain. The shrimp can absorb the water and get mushy and disintegrate.

What happens if you don't thaw shrimp before cooking? ›

Yes – thawing shrimp before you use them in your meal prep will give you a tastier end result. Cooking frozen shrimp won't harm you, but the texture won't be as appetising as if you cook from thawed. If time allows, leave your shrimp in the fridge overnight to thaw.

Are you supposed to eat the skin of snow peas? ›

Snow peas are also known as Chinese pea pods since they are often used in stir-fries. They are flat with very small peas inside; the whole pod is edible, although the tough “strings” along the edges are usually removed before eating.

What happens if you forget to soak green peas overnight? ›

You can cook dried green peas without soaking them in liquid, but they will take far longer to cook. Unsoaked green split peas will take approximately 35-45 minutes; unsoaked whole green peas take up to 75 minutes to cook.

What happens if you don't soak peas before cooking? ›

Don't worry about soaking lentils, split peas, or black-eyed peas (or cowpeas). Lentils and peas are softer than dried beans. They'll cook within 5 to 20 minutes without any soaking time.

Do you have to cut the ends off snow peas? ›

It's important to trim off the stems of snow peas because the stems will be tough. The stem end will have a small cap on the end, perhaps with a short stem attached. Leave the other end (the end with a slight curl to it) intact for now. You'll need it to help you remove the “string.”

Can you overcook snow peas? ›

Brief cooking of snow peas even when used for cold dishes will develop sweetness, flavor, and color. Overcooked snow peas will be mushy.

What vegetables should be blanched before stir-frying? ›

To prepare vegetables for stir-frying, blanching is the perfect way to jump-start the cooking process, especially for dense vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower (which usually take a while to stir-fry and often get soggy).

Do you need to blanch vegetables for stir-fry? ›

Vegetables that are best for blanching before stir frying include broccoli, green beans, snap peas, carrots, asparagus, and cauliflower. These vegetables benefit from blanching as it helps to soften them slightly while preserving their crunch and color.

How do you prepare snow peas before cooking? ›

Clean the snow peas, cut off the tips, and remove the side strings. Heat the vegetable oil and sesame oil in a large pan. Add the snow peas, minced ginger, and garlic, and sauté for 2 minutes until cooked.

Do I need to blanch vegetables before stir-fry? ›

Many recipes call for crisper, more dense vegetables to be blanched, especially before stir-frying. There are several reasons for doing this: It helps seal in the color, flavor and nutrients of the vegetables. (Green vegetables turn a wonderful bright green when blanched).

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