Prepare the rice. Combine desired rice, water and salt according to package instructions. Cook rice until done and keep warm.

Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients: Core and chop into 1-inch pieces the red bell peppers. Chop fresh green beans into 1-inch pieces. Peel and clean the shrimp. Open and drain of water the green beans.

Preheat a large pan over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Add the chopped peppers and green beans, if using fresh. Season them with salt and freshly ground pepper. Cook over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes, or until soft and tender. Into the same pan, add the peeled shrimp. Cook the shrimp 5 to 9 minutes, depending on the size; longer for large shrimp

Add the cut green beans and sauce. Mix all the ingredients together until everything is well coated in the sweet and sour sauce. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 1 minute.

Spoon the cooked mixture over the prepared rice arranged in a serving dish/casserole.