Spicy Shrimp and Green Beans
User Reviews
4.8
39 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
28 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
254 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Spicy Shrimp and Green Beans
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Break out of your dinner time rut with this quick and easy Spicy Shrimp and Green Beans recipe!
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Ingredients
- 8-10 oz fresh raw shrimp (thaw if frozen)
- 8 oz green beans
- 1-2 tsp light sesame oil or avocado oil
- 1-2 TBSP chopped green onion to garnish
SPICY SRIRACHA STIR FRY SAUCE
- 3 TBSP low sodium soy sauce gluten-free or regular
- 3 TBSP Sweet chili sauce
- 2 TBSP Sriracha plus extra to taste
- 2 cloves garlic (smashed, peeled, + minced)
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds optional
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes plus extra to taste
Instructions
- Clean and peel shrimp, defrosting if needed. Lately I've been buying frozen, deveined, easy-peel shrimp. All I have to do is defrost, peel, and cook! You can also buy your shrimp already peeled if you’d like.
- Whisk together sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Fill a large pan or high-sided skillet with 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Add green beans and blanch for 3 minutes. A quick boil of the green beans helps them tenderize faster. If preferred, skip this step and stir fry the beans a bit longer before adding shrimp and sauce.
- Drain and rinse green beans and return to pan. Bring to medium-high heat with a little light sesame oil or avocado oil. Stir fry green beans for a minute or two until tender, then add shrimp and sauce. Reduce heat to medium.
- Allow to simmer for a couple minutes, uncovered, to thicken the sauce and fully cook the shrimp.
- Cook shrimp on each side for about 1-2 minutes until shrimp are cooked through. Cook time will vary a bit based on the size you choose, so look for curled, opaque shrimp and you’re good to go!
- Remove from heat once the green beans are tender, the shrimp is cooked through and dthe sauce is nice and bubbly.
- Garnish with additional toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onion. For extra fiery shrimp you can even add additional crushed red pepper flakes or Sriracha.
- Serve with choice of rice, cauliflower rice, noodles, quinoa, or straight up!
Notes
- The red pepper flakes and Sriracha chili sauce are the main factors controlling the heat/spice here. Adjust to taste if you'd like a milder (or spicer) dish!
- Gluten-Free friends, simply choose GF Tamari or your favorite wheat-free soy sauce – there are lots on the market to choose from.
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
254kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
286mg
(95%)
Sodium
1457mg
(61%)
Potassium
392mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
886IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
231mg
(23%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1457mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 886IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 231mg | 23% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
39 reviews
Excellent
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