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Green Bean and Shrimp Stir-fry in a wok
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4.50 from 16 votes

Green Bean and Shrimp Stir-fry

Green Bean and Shrimp Stir-fry is a quick and easy vegetable dish made with crisp green beans and shrimp flavored with a sweet and savory sauce. Delicious with steamed rice!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 169kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • ½ pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2 large Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed and cut into halves
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine soy sauce and sugar and stir until sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
  • In a wide pan or wok over high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add shrimp and cook, stirring frequently, for about 1 to 2 minutes or just until color changes to pink. Remove from pan and keep warm.
  • In the pan, add the remaining one tablespoon oil. Add green beans and cook, stirring regularly, for about 3 to 4 minutes or until almost done.
  • Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring regularly, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until softened.
  • Add tomatoes and cook, stirring regularly, until they begin to soften and release juice.
  • Add soy sauce-sugar mixture and shrimp. Season generously with pepper.
  • Continue to cook for about 1 to 2 minutes or until green beans are tender-crisp and shrimp are cooked through. Serve hot.

Notes

For a more tender green beans, sear on medium high heat and then add ¼ cup water, cover, and steam until tender-crisp before adding sauce ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 1141mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1143IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 2mg