Cut the shoots into three portions (bottom, middle and top).
Peel the garlic and thinly slice.
Set a saute pan or wok on medium-low, pour in the sesame seed oil and wait to heat up for about 30 seconds before spreading the garlic slices in the hot oil.
Cook the garlic without disturbing until the edges start to brown a bit.
Add a bottom third of the pea shoots and cook, tossing a few times, for half a minute.
Add the middle third of the shoots, stir and cook for about 20 seconds.
Add the top third of the pea shoots, and sprinkle in the salt and pepper.
Cook for another 20 seconds, stirring a few times, just until the leaves are starting to wilt.
Serve your sauteed pea shoots and garlic immediately.