Sesame Shrimp

I wanted to make something quick and easy using ingredients I had on hand for dinner. I found this sesame shrimp recipe on Taste of Home that sounded perfect. This easy Asian shrimp recipe paired nicely with snow peas, garlic rice, and egg rolls. I loved how simple this recipe was to make–perfect for a busy weeknight meal!
Sesame Shrimp
Ingredients:
- 1 lb raw shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails removed
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 4 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

How to Make Sesame Shrimp
Combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice, and garlic in a large zip-lock bag. Seal and shake to mix the marinade well.
Add shrimp to the marinade, then toss to coat evenly. Seal and place into the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet. Add the shrimp and a few spoonfuls of the marinade, then cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
Serve on top of garlic rice.
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onion. Enjoy.

Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails removed
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 4 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 green onion sliced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice, and garlic in a large zip-lock bag. Seal and shake to mix the marinade well.
- Add shrimp to the marinade, then toss to coat evenly. Seal and place into the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet. Add the shrimp and a few spoonfuls of the marinade, then cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve on top of garlic rice.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onion. Enjoy.



Easy and delicious! My very favorite combination 🙂
One of my favorite ways to enjoy shrimp, this looks delicious!
I love the combination of sesame and soy sauce here… This dish is totally up my alley. Thanks Pam for the recipe.
This is an inviting and healthy dish!
Kisses!
My sister would love this!
So simple…you know I love these kind of recipes!!!
Quick and delicious!
Hi Pam,
I love oriental dishes and your suggestion it’s just divine!!! Delicious!!!
Cheers,
Another winning recipe. My favourite recipes are those that use common pantry ingredients
Hi Pam,
A vey tempting and delicious looking dish!
Cheers,
Lia.
Looks like we were both on an Asian kick today! This looks wonderful, Pam. I love quick and easy recreations of takeout faves. Thanks for sharing!
Quick and easy! I love all that sesame flavor.
I bet that you had nothing to save for your lunch the next day.
This dish sound simple and delicious. I love shrimp , I will have to try this one.
My first time cooking with shrimp and sesame oil i hope this dish taste as good as it looks
Add some ginger , white pepper and a shot of Dry Sherry and you have the recipe we used in Chinese cooking school.