Description
This Spicy Shrimp with Stir-Fried Green Beans recipe delivers a vibrant and flavorful Asian-inspired main course that’s quick to prepare and packed with protein. Tender shrimp are cooked with fresh green beans in a spicy, tangy sauce made from soy, oyster sauce, and sriracha, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for an extra touch of flavor and texture. Perfect served over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Vegetables
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
Oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey until combined. Set the sauce aside.
- Stir-Fry Green Beans: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the trimmed green beans and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes or until they are tender-crisp and lightly blistered. Remove the green beans from the pan and set aside.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the shrimp, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until they turn pink and are cooked through.
- Combine and Toss: Return the cooked green beans to the skillet with the shrimp. Pour the prepared sauce over the ingredients and toss everything together to coat evenly. Cook for about 2 more minutes to heat through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat. Garnish the dish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice or noodles as desired.
Notes
- Serve this dish over steamed jasmine rice or noodles to make it a complete meal.
- Adjust the level of spice by increasing or decreasing the amount of sriracha or chili garlic sauce.
- Frozen shrimp can be used if fresh is unavailable, but make sure to thaw and pat them dry before cooking for best results.
- Green beans can be blanched beforehand if you prefer a softer texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
