Spicy Shrimp with Sambal Green Beans and Steamed Rice

Succulent shrimp and crisp green beans stir-fried in a fiery and fragrant sambal sauce, served alongside fluffy steamed jasmine rice for a zesty and quick Indonesian-inspired dinner.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 2
• Cuisine: Indonesian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $6.71/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• High-Protein
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• stir-fry
• quick
• spicy
• savory
• healthy

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp (large, peeled and deveined)
• 6 ounce green beans (trimmed)
• 1 cup jasmine rice (instant)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 shallot (large, chopped)
• 1 tablespoon sambal oelek
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 0.5 lime (juiced)
• 2 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Cook the instant jasmine rice according to package directions, which typically takes about 10-15 minutes. While rice cooks, prepare the rest of the meal.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the sambal oelek, soy sauce, granulated sugar, and lime juice. Set aside.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the trimmed green beans and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove green beans from skillet and set aside.
4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and chopped shallot, and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
5. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Do not overcook.
6. Return the green beans to the skillet with the shrimp. Pour in the prepared sauce mixture and toss everything together to coat. Cook for 1 minute more, ensuring everything is heated through and well coated.
7. Serve the spicy shrimp and green bean stir-fry immediately over the freshly cooked jasmine rice.

Notes

Adjust the amount of sambal oelek to your preferred spice level. For a milder dish, reduce the quantity or omit it entirely.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 602
• Protein: 34.3 g
• Carbohydrates: 86 g
• Fat: 13.6 g
• Fiber: 1.2 g
• Sodium: 1898 mg
• Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
• Sugar: 2.1 g
• Cholesterol: 250 mg