Quick Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Green Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

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A fast and easy stir fry featuring succulent shrimp and crisp green beans tossed in a savory garlic sauce. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, green beans, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 3, 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz (340 g), peeled and deveined large shrimp
8 oz (225 g), trimmed and halved green beans
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp honey
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 8 oz trimmed and halved green beans. Stir-fry for 4 minutes until green beans are bright green and just tender.
Step 3: Push green beans to the side of the skillet, add 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp, and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
Step 4: Stir garlic and green beans back into the shrimp. Add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 5: Toss everything together and cook for an additional 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the shrimp and green beans.