Stir-Fried Green Beans with Shrimp
126kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed and halved crosswise)
- 12 large shrimp (peeled, deveined, and cut into ½-inch pieces)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or use dry sherry)
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or peanut oil (divided)
Optional ( for spicier stir fry)
- Sambal Oelek or garlic chili sauce (as needed)
Method
- Preheat a wok over high heat then add 1 tablespoon of oil. When the oil is shimmering, add green beans and a pinch of salt. Stir-fry for 3 minutes or until the beans are slightly softened and blistered. Remove from the wok, set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil into a wok over high heat. Add ginger and garlic, keep stirring for 5 seconds or until fragrant. Add shrimp and stir-fry until the shrimp are just beginning to turn pink for about 20-30 seconds.
- Add green beans, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Stir-fry until the shrimp are cooked through and the beans are crisp-tender, about 2-3 minutes or longer.
- Taste, adjust the seasoning with additional soy sauce, oyster sauce, and/or the optional chili sauce if needed, according to your liking.
Nutrition
Calories126kcalCarbohydrates9gProtein6gFat8gSaturated Fat6gCholesterol45mgSodium397mgPotassium271mgFiber3gSugar4gVitamin A783IUVitamin C15mgCalcium73mgIron2mg
Notes
Storing: You can store the leftover in an airtight container. Properly stored, it can last 3-4 days in the fridge or 1-2 weeks in the freezer.
For a saltier and sweeter result, you can increase the amount of soy sauce or oyster sauce in small increments (about 1 teaspoon at a time).