Shrimp and Peas

A quick and flavorful shrimp and peas stir-fry with ginger, garlic, and green onions. Ready in just 20 minutes—perfect over rice or noodles!

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Servings servings

Calories 292

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Prep Time 8

Cook Time 12

Total Time 20

Ingredients

1 ½ cups frozen peas
1 ½ pounds shrimp, large, peeled and deveined
3 tbsp vegetable oil
3 green onions, thinly sliced, save some dark green for garnish
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp grated ginger
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp soy sauce
¼ tsp chili paste (optional), or to taste
3 tbsp water
Fine salt, to taste
hot cooked rice or Asian noodles (optional)

Recommended Equipment

Box grater

Instructions

Cook the peas.
Steam or microwave the peas following the package directions. Drain and set aside.
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
Sauté the shrimp and aromatics.
Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat; add shrimp and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Reduce the heat to low and add the green onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes or until the shrimp is opaque.
1 1/2 pounds shrimp | 3 tbsp vegetable oil | 3 green onions | 2 cloves garlic | 1 tbsp grated ginger
Add the remaining ingredients.
In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, and chili paste (if using), then add water. Gradually add the mixture to the shrimp, along with the cooked peas. Continue cooking over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened. Taste and season with fine salt, as needed.
2 tsp cornstarch | 1 tsp sugar | 1 tsp soy sauce | 1/4 tsp chili paste (optional) | 3 tbsp water | Fine salt
Serve.
Spoon the shrimp and peas over rice or noodles and garnish with the reserved sliced green onion tops.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 38gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 274mgSodium: 582mgPotassium: 616mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 506IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 133mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

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