Ginger Shrimp & Snap Pea Stir-Fry
A fast Cantonese-inspired stir-fry pairing juicy Gulf shrimp and crisp seasonal snap peas with a glossy ginger-garlic sauce over jasmine rice.
Ingredients
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Kroger® Wild Caught Large Raw Gulf Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off12 ounces $7.00
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Kroger® Sugar Snap Peas8 ounces $3.99
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Kroger® Basmati Rice3/4 cup $2.79
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Ginger Root1 tablespoon minced $4.99
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Garlic2 cloves $0.99
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Green Onions2 $1.50
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Water1 1/8 cups plus 3 tablespoons
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Kosher salt1/2 teaspoon
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Cornstarch2 teaspoons
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Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
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Low-sodium soy sauce2 1/2 tablespoons
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Oyster sauce1 tablespoon
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Rice vinegar2 teaspoons
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Honey1 teaspoon
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Toasted sesame oil1 teaspoon
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Neutral cooking oil2 tablespoons
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Charles Smith Wines Kungfu Girl Riesling Washington White Wine1 bottle, well chilled $14.99
Instructions
- Pat 12 ounces shrimp dry, trim 8 ounces sugar snap peas, mince 1 tablespoon ginger and 2 garlic cloves, and thinly slice 2 green onions while keeping their white and green parts separate.
- Rinse 3/4 cup basmati rice. Combine the 3/4 cup rice, 1 1/8 cups water, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil, cover, and cook over low heat for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Whisk 2 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 2 teaspoons rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 3 tablespoons water until smooth.
- Toss 12 ounces shrimp with 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat; stir-fry the seasoned shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes, until opaque and cooked through, then transfer it to a plate.
- Add 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil to the hot wok. Stir-fry 8 ounces sugar snap peas for 2 minutes, then add 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and the white parts of 2 green onions; stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Return the cooked contents of the plate to the wok, whisk and add all of the prepared sauce, and toss for 1 to 2 minutes until glossy and thickened. Fold in the green parts of 2 green onions.
- Fluff the cooked rice, divide it between 2 shallow bowls, spoon the stir-fry over the top, and serve immediately.
Total time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $14–$16 for 2 servings
Health notes: About 590 calories per serving, with roughly 34 grams protein, 77 grams carbohydrates, and 16 grams fat.
Drink pairing: A chilled dry Riesling balances the savory oyster sauce, ginger, and gentle sweetness.
Wine picks:
- Charles Smith Wines Kungfu Girl Riesling Washington White Wine $14.99 1 bottle, well chilled
- Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling $9.99 1 bottle, well chilled
Why it works: These bottles keep the pairing fresh and energetic: Riesling brings the requested balance of acidity and gentle sweetness for the soy-oyster glaze, while Sauvignon Blanc adds a vivid herbal-citrus edge that suits ginger, snap peas, and shrimp.