Five-Ingredient Garlic Butter Shrimp Stir Fry

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Quick sautéed shrimp in a garlic butter sauce with fresh green beans, perfect for an easy, flavorful dinner with minimal ingredients. This asian-inspired seafood (low carb) ready in about 17 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, green beans, trimmed, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and shimmering. Add 12 oz trimmed green beans and sauté for 5 minutes until tender-crisp and bright green.
  2. Step 2: Push green beans to the side of the skillet, add remaining 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 4 minced garlic cloves. Cook garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet. Season with 2 tbsp soy sauce and sauté for 3-4 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque, stirring occasionally to combine with garlic butter and green beans.
  4. Step 4: Toss everything together and cook for an additional 1 minute until the sauce coats the shrimp and green beans evenly. Serve immediately.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Five-Ingredient Garlic Butter Shrimp Stir Fry take to make?

Total time is about 17 minutes (5 min prep + 12 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Five-Ingredient Garlic Butter Shrimp Stir Fry?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep green beans, trimmed from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Five-Ingredient Garlic Butter Shrimp Stir Fry?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Five-Ingredient Garlic Butter Shrimp Stir Fry for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Five-Ingredient Garlic Butter Shrimp Stir Fry low carb?

Yes — this recipe is tagged low carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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