Shrimp Stir Fry with Green Beans and Tofu

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Shrimp Stir Fry with Green Beans and Tofu

This quick Shrimp Stir Fry with Green Beans and Tofu is one of the fastest dinners I can put together on weeknights. My solution to busy days is to find the most versatile ingredients that can be put together in a jiffy. Shrimps and vegetables in season are a favorite for us. Be sure to buy fresh ingredients and this dish will be superb. This is an AsianInAmericamag.com recipe and serves 2 or 3 if served with rice.

Cook Time15

Total Time15

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Asian, Filipino

Keyword: Shrimp Stir Fry Green Beans and Tofu

Servings: people

Calories: 311kcal

Author: Elizabeth Ann Quirino

Equipment

large skillet or wok

Ingredients

1 pound fresh shrimps large sized, peeled, deveined, heads removed
block (3 ounces) extra firm tofu liquid drained
1/4 cup vegetable oil divided, use half for pan frying tofu, rest for stir fry
4 cloves garlic minced
1 whole medium-sized onion chopped
1/2 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled, minced
2 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce
1 Tablespoon Xiao Xing rice wine
1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
2 cups green beans trimmed, sliced in 2-inch pieces
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water for adding to cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 cup chopped scallions for garnish
for serving boiled white rice
2 whole boiled sweet corn for serving
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper powder

Instructions

Peel and devein fresh shrimps. Remove and discard the heads. Rinse the shrimps, drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, add the cooking oil. Over medium high heat, pre-fry the whole slab of tofu. Brown each side for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Place on a platter and cut up into 1-inch sized cubes. Set the tofu aside for later.
Using the same skillet,discard excess oil and leave about 4 tablespoons in pan. Over medium high heat, add the garlic, onions, ginger and cook for 1 to 2 minutes till onions get soft.
Add the shrimps to the skillet. These will cook in 2 to 3 minutes and the shrimps turn to pink. Stir around together with the other ingredients to flavor the skillet.
Add the soy sauce, rice wine and broth to the skillet. Then add the green beans which will cook in about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir around the pan to blend with the rest.
Separately, in a small bowl, mix the water and cornstarch till there are no more lumps. Add this liquid to the skillet. In about 1 to 2 minutes, the sauce will boil and thicken. Stir all around. Season with sesame oil, salt and pepper. Arrange shrimps and green beans on a large platter, pouring the sauce over it. Add the cubed tofu on top. Garnish with scallions if desired. Serve with boiled white rice and corn on the side.

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