Stir-Fried Garlic Butter Shrimp with Green Beans
Succulent shrimp and crisp green beans tossed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 20 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, fresh green beans, trimmed, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.
Ingredients
- 12 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 oz fresh green beans and sauté for 5 minutes until they begin to blister and soften, stirring occasionally.
- Step 2: Push the green beans to the side of the pan and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter along with 4 minced garlic cloves. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Step 3: Add 12 oz large shrimp, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir-fry everything together for 4-5 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque and the sauce thickens slightly, coating the shrimp and green beans.
- Step 4: Remove from heat, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Garlic Butter 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 Stir-Fried Garlic Butter Shrimp with Green Beans?
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 fresh green beans, trimmed from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Garlic Butter 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 Stir-Fried Garlic Butter 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 Stir-Fried Garlic Butter 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.
