Sesame Shrimp-and-Green Beans Over Rice

Prep: 20 min., Cook: 10 min.

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1  cup  uncooked long-grain rice
• 1  pound  large, raw shrimp (21/25 count)
• 3  teaspoons  toasted sesame oil, divided
• 1  (12-oz.) package fresh green beans
• 1  garlic clove, chopped
• 2  tablespoons  lite soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon  toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Preparation

1. Prepare 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice according to package directions.

2. Peel and devein 1 lb. large, raw shrimp (21/25 count). Cook shrimp in 1 tsp. 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.

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

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