Description
Sizzling Shrimp and Green Beans elevate weeknight dinners with bold Mexican-inspired flavors. Crisp green beans and succulent shrimp dance together in a zesty sauce, promising a quick and satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables:
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 lemon (for juice)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash green beans and trim the ends, then slice onion into thin crescents.
- Mince garlic cloves finely and chop fresh parsley, setting ingredients aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent and slightly golden, about 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring quickly to prevent burning and release aromatic flavors.
- Toss in green beans and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they become bright green and slightly tender.
- Add peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt and black pepper.
- Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
- Drizzle soy sauce over the mixture and squeeze fresh lemon juice to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley across the dish for a fresh, herbaceous finish.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving platter, ensuring even distribution of shrimp and green beans.
- Serve immediately while hot, garnishing with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- Trim green beans precisely to ensure even cooking and a crisp texture.
- Quickly sauté shrimp to prevent overcooking, which can make them tough and rubbery.
- Adjust red pepper flakes based on personal spice tolerance for a customized heat level.
- Consider using gluten-free soy sauce to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg