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Sesame Shrimp Recipe

Our sesame shrimp recipe makes a tasty dish of glossy shrimp and rice in just 20 minutes. The crisp snow peas really make a difference.
  • cook TIME 15 mins
  • prep TIME 5 mins
  • total TIME 20 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Asian, Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 496 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (17)

  • 12 oz peeled shrimp from 24 oz whole
  • 2 tbsp white sesame seeds toasted
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 1/2 cups cooked medium-grain rice
  • 6 oz snow peas
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp garlic finely chopped
  • 2 tsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp scallion sliced on a bias

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, mix the sauce ingredients together and set aside: 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp water, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tsp sriracha, 1 tsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp paprika.

2

Add 6 oz snow peas to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Prepare an ice bath while they’re cooking, and shock them in the ice bath once they’re done. Leave them in a colander or large sieve to dry.

3

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp garlic and stir for about 30 seconds.

4

Add 12 oz peeled shrimp to the skillet, and occasionally stir for about 2 minutes or until cooked through.

5

Add the sauce mixture and stir for about 30 seconds. Remove from heat.

6

Drizzle with 1 tbsp sesame oil and stir to combine.

7

Sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 tbsp scallion on top.

8

Enjoy with cooked snow peas and rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 496kcal | Fat 10g | Saturated Fat 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat 3g | Monounsaturated Fat 5g | Cholesterol 274mg | Sodium 533mg | Potassium 644mg | Carbohydrate 59g | Fiber 3g | Sugar 7g | Protein 41g | Vitamin A 806IU | Vitamin C 28mg | Calcium 183mg | Iron 5mg