Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Green Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

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A quick stir-fry featuring succulent shrimp and crisp green beans tossed in a fragrant garlic sauce, perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs shrimp, green beans, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp
8 oz, trimmed green beans
4, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp red chili flakes
1/4 cup water
to taste salt
to taste 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. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet, spreading them out evenly. Cook for 2 minutes without stirring, then flip and cook for another 1 minute until pink and just cooked through.
Step 3: Add 8 oz trimmed green beans and 1/4 cup water to the skillet, cover and steam for 3 minutes until green beans are tender-crisp.
Step 4: Remove the lid, stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp sesame oil, then season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir-fry everything together for 1 more minute to coat shrimp and green beans evenly. Serve hot.