Sesame Shrimp-and-Green Beans over Rice

By sandy_h

Ingredients

• 1 (12-ounce) package fresh green beans
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 pound large, raw shrimp
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons lite soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Cook green beans in boiling salted water to cover 5 minutes or to desired degree of doneness. Drain; cover and keep warm.

Prepare 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice according to package directions. Peel and devein 1 pound of large, raw shrimp. Cook shrimp in 1 teaspoon hot toasted sesame oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Remove shrimp from skillet.

Cook garlic in hot sesame oil in a small skillet over medium heat 1 minute. Stir in soy sauce. Add beans and shrimp, and cook 1minute or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately over hot cooked rice.