Shrimp with Green Beans in Thai Chili Sauce
Spice up your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible Shrimp with Green Beans in Thai Chili Sauce recipe—a perfect balance of heat, tang, and umami. Succulent shrimp and crisp-tender green beans are stir-fried to perfection before being coated in a rich, flavorful sauce made with Thai chili paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and a hint of brown sugar. The combination of fresh garlic, ginger, and optional chili flakes infuses every bite with bold, aromatic notes. This quick and easy dish comes together in just 30 minutes and pairs beautifully with fluffy jasmine rice for a satisfying meal that's as convenient as it is delicious. Whether you’re craving authentic Thai-inspired flavors or looking to elevate your seafood game, this vibrant stir-fry is sure to become a new favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 250 grams green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons Thai chili paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 stalks scallions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 cups white or jasmine rice (for serving, optional)
Instructions
Begin by preparing all the ingredients. Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into 2-inch pieces. Peel and devein the shrimp, and pat them dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Thai chili paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and water. Set this sauce mixture aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and are just opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the green beans and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they are crisp-tender.
Push the green beans to one side of the skillet and add the minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Return the shrimp to the skillet and pour in the prepared chili sauce mixture. Toss everything together to coat the shrimp and green beans evenly. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to let the flavors meld.
If desired, sprinkle with red chili flakes for extra heat.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped scallions. Serve hot with white or jasmine rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
360 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.9 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 998 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.6 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.4 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 583 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
