Best 8 Stir Fried Sugar Snap Peas Recipes

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**Stir-fried Sugar Snap Peas: A Medley of Flavors and Textures**

Savor the vibrant flavors and crisp textures of stir-fried sugar snap peas, a delectable dish that combines the sweetness of peas with a symphony of savory and aromatic ingredients. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a standalone side dish or as a harmonious complement to various main courses. With just a few simple ingredients and a quick stir-fry technique, you can create a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds and leaves you craving for more. Discover the culinary journey that awaits you as we delve into the world of stir-fried sugar snap peas, exploring variations and techniques that will turn this simple dish into an extraordinary dining experience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

STIR-FRIED BEEF AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS



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Here's a stir-fry far better than most take-out Chinese, and you can make it with any lean cut of meat - flank steak, London broil, tenderloin, sirloin or skirt steak - so long as it is cut thin against the grain. Most takeout joints use snow peas, but sugar snaps are juicier and more succulent, and just as crunchy. (Their downside is that they are slightly more work: they need to be thinly sliced.) As for the sauce, it's simple: thick dark soy sauce (tamari works well), sesame oil, chicken broth and Madeira.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, weeknight, one pot, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound lean beef, cut into 1/4-inch strips
3 tablespoons tamari or dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, more for drizzling
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
3 fat scallions
2/3 cup chicken broth
2 1/2 tablespoons Madeira or sweet sherry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons peanut or olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
Rice, for serving
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Sriracha or other hot sauce, or rice wine vinegar for garnish
chili oil, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix beef, 2 tablespoons tamari, sesame oil, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Thinly slice sugar snap peas crosswise into disks. Thinly slice scallions, reserving dark green parts for garnish.
  • In a small bowl, mix chicken broth, Madeira, 2 tablespoons water, remaining 1 tablespoon tamari and cornstarch.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil. When pan is hot, stir-fry beef until browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer beef and any liquid to a plate.
  • Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet and when hot, add garlic and white and light green scallion parts until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add sugar snap peas and chicken broth mixture, lower heat to medium and cover. Let cook for 2 minutes. Transfer beef and juices to skillet and stir-fry 2 minutes. Serve over rice, garnished with more sesame oil, sesame seeds, dark parts of scallions, and hot sauce or vinegar and chili oil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 329, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 816 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

STIR FRIED SUGAR SNAP PEAS



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Living in China, I had to adapt to some foods I hadn't eaten before. Sugar snap peas have become one of my favorites, and while trying new concoctions, I came up with this delicious and easy recipe! Easy, green, and tasty - three of my favorite things!

Provided by mecook

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 18m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups sugar snap peas, strings removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add snap peas, cover, and steam until tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; saute garlic until nearly brown, about 2 minutes. Pour in snap peas and soy sauce. Cook and stir until snap peas begin to brown, about 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 451.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

STIR-FRIED TOFU WITH MUSHROOMS, SUGAR SNAP PEAS, AND GREEN ONIONS



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Categories     Ginger     Mushroom     Soy     Vegetable     Stir-Fry     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Tofu     Winter     Healthy     Honey     Soy Sauce     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 12-ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, patted dry with paper towels
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
6 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps quartered
8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
4 green onions, sliced on diagonal

Steps:

  • Whisk first 5 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Add tofu and stir to coat; let marinate 30 minutes. Drain, reserving marinade in small bowl. Whisk 1/4 cup water and cornstarch into marinade.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu and sauté until golden, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer tofu to plate. Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to skillet. Add mushrooms and stir-fry until tender, about 3 minutes. Add sugar snap peas; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry 30 seconds. Return tofu to skillet; drizzle reserved marinade mixture over. Stir-fry until marinade thickens slightly, about 30 seconds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

STIR-FRIED SCALLOPS WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS



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This is from Stir-Fries Best-Ever Wok and Pan Recipes. If you can't get fresh sugar snap peas use either thawed frozen ones or snow peas. corected for the missing amount of soy sauce.

Provided by Sandyg61

Categories     Asian

Time 14m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons ginger, minced
2/3 lb sugar snap pea
1 lb scallops
2 scallions, cut into 1 inch lengths
2 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons sugar
cooked rice

Steps:

  • Heat wok over medium heat, add the oil and swirl to coat the surface of the wok.
  • Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds, or until fragrent.
  • Add the peas and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the scallops and scallions and cook for 1 minute, or until the scallions are wilted.
  • Stir in the oyster and soy sauces, sesame oil and sugar and heat for 1 minute, or until warmed through.
  • Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.2, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 581.5, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.5, Protein 21.1

STIR-FRIED SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH CHINESE SAUSAGE



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Categories     Wok     Ginger     Vegetable     Side     Stir-Fry     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Sausage     Sherry     Spring     Sugar Snap Pea     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons medium-dry Sherry
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 pound Chinese sausage,* sliced on the diagonal 1/4 inch thick
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup finely minced peeled fresh ginger
1 lb sugar snap peas, trimmed
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
2 bunches scallions (white and pale green parts only), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
Accompaniment: steamed rice
*Available from Chinese markets and by mail order from Uwajimaya (800-889-1928).

Steps:

  • Stir together soy sauce, Sherry, cornstarch, sugar, and salt.
  • Heat a wok or deep heavy skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking, then stir-fry sausage 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate.
  • Add garlic and ginger to fat remaining in wok and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add peas and stir-fry 1 minute. Return sausage to wok, then add water and boil, stirring occasionally, until peas are crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir sauce again and add to peas along with scallions. Boil, stirring, until sauce is thickened and no longer cloudy, about 2 minutes. Season with pepper.

STIR-FRIED SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND CHERRY TOMATOES



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Categories     Tomato     Vegetable     Side     Stir-Fry     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Pea     Spring     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 teaspoons olive oil
6 ounces sugar snap peas, stems and strings removed
10 small cherry tomatoes, stemmed
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add peas, tomatoes and shallot. Stir-fry until peas are bright green and tomatoes are heated through, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with vinegar and toss to coat. Season with salt an pepper and serve.

STIR-FRIED SUGAR SNAP PEAS



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound sugar snap peas
1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 scallions, minced
1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Remove any stems from peas. Heat oil in wok or large skillet. Stir-fry peas until bright green and crisp-tender.
  • Remove from heat, dust with scallions, sesame seeds and salt to taste. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 46, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 191 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

PACIFIC NORTHWEST STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS & SUGAR SNAP PEAS



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Nice bright crunchy side dish that goes well with Pacific Northwest Poached Salmon in White Wine Bouillon. This recipe is from Taste magazine which is put out by various Liquor Distributors.

Provided by Debi9400

Categories     Vegetable

Time 13m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb fresh asparagus
1 lb sugar snap pea
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt
fresh ground black pepper
red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Trim tough ends from asparagus and slice stalks diagonally into 2 inch pieces. Place in a large bowl.
  • Pinch bakc the stem ends of sugar snap peas and pull the string down the length. Add to asparagus in bowl.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; add vegetables and stir-fry for 5 minutes, stirring occassionaly.
  • Sprinkle with seasonings to taste - be generous!
  • Continue to cook for 3 more minutes or until veggies are cooked but crispy.
  • Transfer to a heated dish and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose the right snap peas: Look for sugar snap peas that are bright green and have plump pods. Avoid peas that are yellowed or have brown spots.
  • Prepare the snap peas properly: Before stir-frying, remove the strings from the snap peas. You can do this by pinching off the ends of the peas and pulling the string down the side of the pod.
  • Use a hot wok or skillet: A hot wok or skillet will help to create a quick sear on the snap peas, resulting in a crisp texture.
  • Don't overcrowd the wok or skillet: If you overcrowd the wok or skillet, the snap peas will not cook evenly.
  • Stir-fry the snap peas for a short time: Overcooking the snap peas will make them mushy. Stir-fry them for just a few minutes, or until they are tender-crisp.
  • Season the snap peas to taste: You can season the snap peas with a variety of sauces and spices. Some popular options include soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, and ginger.

Conclusion:

Stir-fried sugar snap peas are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a meal or as a snack. They are quick and easy to make, and they are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.

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