Garlic Sesame Snow Peas Recipe

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These garlic sesame snow peas are crisp, flavorful, and ready in minutes, making them the perfect easy side dish for busy weeknight dinners.

Total Time10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian-Fusion

Servings: Servings

Calories: 42kcal

Author: Jessica

Bring a small saucepan of water to a rolling boil. Add the snow peas and blanch for 2 minutes, just until bright green and crisp. Immediately drain and rinse under cold running water or transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain well and pat dry if needed.
Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Be careful not to let the garlic burn. Add the blanched snow peas and soy sauce to the skillet. Toss everything together and sauté for 2-3 minutes, just until the snow peas are heated through and coated in the garlic sesame mixture.
Transfer the snow peas to a serving dish. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.

Snow Peas: Sugar snap peas can be used instead, the only difference is that they are slightly thicker and crunchier.
Sesame Oil: Avocado oil or vegetable oil can be used if you don't like sesame oil.
Garlic: Make sure to use fresh garlic, garlic powder will not deliver the same flavor.
Fun Add-ins: Try adding some red chili flakes, toasted almonds, caramelized onions, green onions, sautéed mushrooms, or parmesan. If you'd like to add a sauce, try my easy teriyaki sauce or roasted sesame sauce for a perfect pairing!

Trim off the ends of the snow peas to avoid hard bits.
Don't skip blanching the snow peas, this helps keep them bright green and tender.
Store leftover snow peas in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in a skillet for a few minutes until warm.