This honey shrimp and green beans is the easiest 20-minute dinner! Made with just a few ingredients and loaded with flavor!
Serve it with garlic buttery rice or noodles for a completely delicious meal.
I highly recommend cooking the shrimp and green beans separately because shrimp cook extremely quickly, and green beans take a bit longer. However, once you add the sauce, you’ll want to combine everything together and let it simmer for a minute or two. It’s that easy! For more delicious shrimp recipes, check out these Southern fried shrimp, baked shrimp and asparagus, and shrimp ceviche.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
- Green beans are good for you, and you can include more veggies such as bell peppers and mushrooms to make it even healthier.
- If you serve it with rice, it soaks up all the sauce, and it’s so good!
- No fancy ingredients are required!
INGREDIENT NOTES
- Shrimp – You’ll need peeled and deveined raw shrimp for this recipe. If using frozen shrimp, make sure to thaw completely and pat dry it with a paper towel.
- Green Beans – Use fresh green beans, avoid frozen ones. If you’re not a fan of green beans, use broccoli instead or simply omit them.
- Soy Sauce – It’s the base of the sauce.
- Honey – If you don’t have honey on hand, use sugar instead.
- Garlic – Use fresh garlic for best results.
- Cornstarch – Helps to thicken the sauce.
- Sesame Oil – Optional but adds great flavor!
TOP TIPS
- The recipe can easily be adjusted to your liking. If you want it sweeter, add more honey, if you want it saltier, add more soy sauce or salt.
- I used red pepper flakes to add a little bit of heat but if you like it extra spicy, add a generous amount of red pepper flakes or sriracha.
- Garnish with scallions or sesame seeds for extra crunch.
- This recipe works with chicken breasts or scallops as well.
STORAGE
Allow any leftovers to cool completely then transfer them to an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Simply reheat in the microwave or stovetop until heated through.
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Honey Shrimp and Green Beans
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 10 ounces green beans
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- oil
Instructions
- Heat about 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the green beans and cook for 5-6 minutes, while tossing frequently.
- While the green beans cook, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and garlic.
- Remove the green beans from the skillet and add more oil if needed. Add the shrimp and cook for 20 seconds on each side.
- Stir in the sauce and add the green beans back to the skillet. Mix well and simmer for a minute or two and check for seasoning before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- The recipe can easily be adjusted to your liking. If you want it sweeter, add more honey, if you want it saltier, add more soy sauce or salt.
- I used red pepper flakes to add a little bit of heat but if you like it extra spicy, add a generous amount of red pepper flakes or sriracha.
- Garnish with scallions or sesame seeds for extra crunch.
- This recipe works with chicken breasts or scallops as well.
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