Imagine a dish that transports you straight to the bustling streets of China, where sizzling woks and aromatic spices create culinary magic in mere minutes. This Chinese Shrimp and Green Beans recipe is not just a meal—it's a quick, mouthwatering journey that combines succulent shrimp, crisp green beans, and a symphony of flavors that will have your family and friends begging for seconds. In just 25 minutes, you'll master a restaurant-quality stir-fry that's both healthy and incredibly delicious!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Chinese
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing green beans, peeling and deveining shrimp, and finely mincing garlic and ginger.
- Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil and allow it to become hot and shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the hot oil, stirring quickly to prevent burning and release their aromatic flavors, about 30 seconds.
- Add trimmed green beans to the wok, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until they become bright green and slightly tender but still crisp.
- Push green beans to one side of the wok and add shrimp to the empty space, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and begin to curl.
- Pour soy sauce over the shrimp and green beans, tossing everything together to ensure even coating.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, continuing to stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes until shrimp are fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate, ensuring shrimp are opaque and green beans remain crisp-tender.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with optional sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.
Tips
- Prep is Key: Have all ingredients chopped and ready before you start cooking. Stir-frying moves fast, and you don't want to burn your garlic or overcook your shrimp!
- High Heat, Quick Cooking: Use a wok or a large skillet and keep the heat high to achieve that perfect crisp-tender texture for your green beans and that beautiful golden sear on your shrimp.
- Don't Overcrowd the Pan: Cook in batches if needed to ensure each ingredient gets proper contact with the hot surface, which helps develop deeper flavors.
- Fresh is Best: Use fresh, high-quality shrimp and crisp green beans for the most vibrant taste and texture.
- Customize Your Spice: Feel free to add a dash of chili oil or red pepper flakes if you want to turn up the heat, or sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds for extra nutty flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 176kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 120mg
