Shrimp and Green Beans Recipe

a bowl of shrimp and green beans stir fry

Shrimp and Green Beans Recipe

Shrimp and green beans is a fast, flavorful stir fry that comes together in one pan with minimal effort. It’s a healthy, satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

Course One Pot Dish

Cuisine American, Caribbean

Keyword green beans and shrimp, green beans stir fry, shrimp and green beans, shrimp and green beans recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 176kcal

Equipment

Large Skillet or sauté pan
Mixing Bowl
Cutting board and knife
Spatula

Ingredients

Green Beans and Shrimp

1 packet of Frozen Petite Green Beans chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
3 tablespoons of avocado oil
1/2 yellow onion thinly sliced
2 tomatoes diced
4 cloves garlic grated
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1/4 cup coconut aminos can substitute with 1 tablespoon of cassareep
3/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch black pepper

For the Shrimp

1/2 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
lemon juice from half a lemon
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch cayenne pepper optional

Instructions

Add the shrimp to a bowl, then drizzle lime juice over the shrimp.
Next, sprinkle the shrimp with salt, cayenne pepper (if using), dried thyme, paprika and garlic powder.
Then mix together well until all of the shrimp is fully coated with the seasoning. Let the Shrimp marinate while you are prepping (cutting into 1/2 inch pieces) the petite green beans.
When ready to cook, add 2 tablespoons of oil to a large skillet or sauté pan on medium heat and bring up to temperature.
Then when the oil is hot, add the marinated shrimp and cook on each side for about a minute, searing to lock in the flavor of the seasoning.
Then remove from the heat and set aside.
Next add a tablespoon of oil to the skillet or sauté pan followed by the onions.
Cook onions until soft and translucent then add the tomatoes and garlic and continue to cook until the tomatoes are soft.
Then add the cut green beans, salt and pepper and continue to sauté, turning often until the green beans are cooked. This should take about 10 minutes. Cook for longer if you like a softer green beans.
Then remove from the heat and enjoy.

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