Quick Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Green Beans

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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 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

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Step 5: Toss everything together and cook for an additional 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the shrimp and green beans.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Quick Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Green Beans take to make?

Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 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 Quick Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Green Beans?

Refrigerate in a covered airtight container for up to 3–4 days (FDA FoodKeeper guideline for cooked fish). Store any fresh salsa or citrus-based garnish in a separate container — it keeps for up to 2 days. Freeze cooked fish (without fresh garnishes) for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently at 275°F until just warmed through to preserve texture.

Can I substitute ingredients in Quick Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Green Beans?

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 Quick Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Green Beans for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). 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.

What goes well with Quick Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Green Beans?

Asian seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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