Description

This Spicy Shrimp with Stir-Fried Green Beans is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired main course that combines tender shrimp with crisp green beans tossed in a spicy, savory sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, it delivers a delicious balance of heat, umami, and fresh aromatics, ready in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

Shrimp and Vegetables

1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
12 ounces fresh green beans (trimmed)
2 green onions (sliced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)

Sauce

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Other

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili garlic sauce, and sesame oil. Set aside to let the flavors meld while you cook.
Heat the pan: Warm the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking; this ensures a good sear on the vegetables and shrimp.
Cook green beans: Add the trimmed green beans to the pan and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently until they begin to soften and blister, imparting a slight charred flavor.
Sauté aromatics: Push the green beans to the side of the pan and add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the center. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant without burning.
Cook shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the pan with the aromatics. Stir frequently and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, indicating doneness.
Add the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp and green beans, tossing everything together to coat evenly and bring out the savory and spicy flavors.
Thicken sauce (optional): If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for an additional 1 minute, allowing the sauce to thicken and cling to the shrimp and beans.
Season and garnish: Season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using for extra heat. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions before serving hot.

Notes

For extra heat, increase the amount of chili garlic sauce or add a dash of your favorite hot sauce.
This dish pairs perfectly with steamed rice or noodles to make a complete meal.
Feel free to substitute the green beans with snow peas or asparagus for a different vegetable twist.
To keep it gluten-free, be sure to use gluten-free soy sauce and oyster sauce alternatives.