Shrimp with Green Beans Recipe

Name: Shrimp with Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Mirin Or Dry Sherry; 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; 1 whole Scallion Or Green Onion, Both White And Green Parts Thinly Sliced; 1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 1 pound Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined; 1/2 pounds Green Beans, Trimmed And Cut Into 2 Inch Pieces; 2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil; 1 Tablespoon Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger, Minced; Steamed Rice, To Serve

Servings: persons

1
In a medium bowl, mix together mirin, soy sauce, scallion and red pepper flakes.
2
Add the shrimp and mix well to coat.
3
Marinate the shrimp in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 6 hours.
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(Because I started making dinner late, I missed that step and only had the shrimp marinating for 1/2 hour.
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They turned out just fine).
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While the shrimp marinates, continue your prep.
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Put an inch of cold water in a medium pot with a lid.
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Add green beans to the pot and cover.
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Bring the water to a boil over medium high heat and cook the green beans for about 2-3 minutes in the boiling water, or until they have turned a bright green.
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Drain the green beans in a colander and run cold water over them to stop the cooking and set the color.
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Put your wok or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the sesame oil and let that heat until there is a shimmer on top of the oil.
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Add garlic and ginger and stir fry that for 15-30 seconds.
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As soon as you can smell the garlic cooking, add the green beans and stir them quickly to coat them with the oil.
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Cook the green beans for about 3 minutes.
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You dont want them squishy.
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Add the shrimp and the marinade and cook until the sauce thickens slightly and the shrimp are pink, about 2-3 minutes.
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Serve immediately with steamed rice.
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Enjoy!

221

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cups Mirin Or Dry Sherry, 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce, 1 whole Scallion Or Green Onion, Both White And Green Parts Thinly Sliced, 1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, and more.

Yes, Shrimp with Green Beans falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shrimp with Green Beans

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Variations & substitutions

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