SAUTEED SHRIMP WITH LONG BEANS

Sauteed Shrimp With Long Beans image

Provided by Scoutie

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 16m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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1 lb medium shrimp (shelled and deveined)
1 lb long beans (cut into 2 inch lengths) or 1 lb green beans
2 medium onions (cut into thin slivers)
3 scallions (cut into thin slices)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons cooking oil

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the shelled and deveined shrimp with 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Marinate for 30 minutes.
When ready to cook, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large skillet or wok.
Add the remaining garlic and sauté for about 10 to 15 seconds on high heat. (be sure not to burn!).
Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet and stir fry for 1 minute or until shrimp turn pink.
Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, bring 2 tablespoons of the cooking oil to medium-hot. Add the onion and stir fry for 30 seconds.
Add the long beans and stir fry with the onion for 1 minute.
Stir in 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 cup of water, and cook over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.
Return the shrimp to the skillet and mix well with the long beans.
Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with some black pepper, and serve.