Description
This Spicy Shrimp with Stir-Fried Green Beans is a quick, flavorful dish packed with heat and crunch. The shrimp is seasoned with a blend of spices, then paired with tender-crisp green beans stir-fried to perfection. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying dinner that’s both spicy and savory!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Stir-Fried Green Beans:
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp:
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Let it marinate for about 10-15 minutes.
- Stir-Fry the Green Beans:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, stir-frying for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the green beans and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until they begin to soften but remain crisp-tender.
- Add soy sauce and sesame oil, tossing to coat the green beans. Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp:
- In the same skillet, add the shrimp and cook over medium-high heat for about 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Assemble and Serve:
- Serve the spicy shrimp over the stir-fried green beans.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For more heat, add extra chili garlic sauce or cayenne pepper to the shrimp marinade.
- You can also serve this dish over rice or noodles for a more filling meal.
- You can swap the green beans with other vegetables like snap peas, broccoli, or bell peppers if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 195mg