Sautéed Shrimp with Snow Peas

Sautéed Shrimp with Snow Peas is a vibrant and healthy dish that combines tender shrimp with crisp snow peas, all tossed in a light garlic sauce. This quick and easy recipe offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making it a perfect weeknight meal.

Ingredients

• Shrimp - 300 grams, peeled and deveined
• Snow peas - 150 grams, trimmed
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Green onions - 2, sliced for garnish

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
4. Stir in the snow peas and soy sauce, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the peas are bright green and tender-crisp.
5. Drizzle the sesame oil over the shrimp and snow peas, tossing to combine.
6. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 180 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from snow peas, promoting overall health.

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