Sesame Shrimp
I wanted to make something quick and easy using ingredients I had on hand for dinner. I found a recipe at Taste of Home that sounded perfect. I adapted the recipe a little bit by adding less sesame oil and fresh garlic. I was going to marinate the shrimp for 30 minutes but time got away from me and they marinated closer to 60 minutes. Unfortunately, that made the shrimp a touch salty, so next time I will only marinade for 20-30 minutes. Thankfully, the rice mellowed out the salty flavor and made this sesame shrimp great. I loved how simple this recipe was to make – perfect for a busy weeknight meal!
How to Make Sesame Shrimp
Combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice, and garlic together 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 20-30 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 rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion. Enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails removed
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 green onion sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice, and garlic together 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 20-30 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 rice. Garnish with 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.