Shrimp With Green Beans In Thai Chili Sauce Recipe

This vibrant Shrimp with Green Beans in Thai Chili Sauce recipe is a quick and easy weeknight dinner, ready in under 30 minutes! Inspired by Simply Thai Cooking, this dish features succulent shrimp and crisp-tender green beans tossed in a fragrant, spicy, and slightly sweet chili sauce. Serve over fluffy rice for a complete and satisfying meal. Easily adaptable – substitute chicken for shrimp if you prefer! Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 467.8 kcal
Protein 62g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Shrimp With Green Beans In Thai Chili Sauce

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How to Make Shrimp With Green Beans In Thai Chili Sauce

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of red curry paste and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add ½ cup water and 4-5 kaffir lime leaves (or 1 tablespoon lime juice). Stir and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add 1 pound of shrimp, 1 cup trimmed green beans, ½ cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
  5. Reduce heat to medium, add 1 cup of water, and stir well.
  6. Continue cooking until shrimp is pink and opaque and green beans are crisp-tender, about 3-5 minutes.
  7. Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with 1-2 Thai red chilies (finely sliced) and ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving with rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

41g

Fat

25g

Carbs

6g