Sesame Shrimp

Here’s a flavorful Sesame Shrimp recipe you can make at home — quick, savory, and full of Asian‑inspired sesame flavor. You can serve it as a main dish with rice, noodles, or veggies!

🍤 Sesame Shrimp

🛒 Ingredients (Serves ~4)

• 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 2–3 Tbsp soy sauce

• 1–2 Tbsp sesame oil (for flavor)

• 1–2 Tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice

• 1–2 Tbsp brown sugar or honey (optional for a touch of sweetness)

• 1–2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (optional but great)

• Sesame seeds, for garnish

• Optional: sliced green onions for garnish

• Optional: neutral oil (like vegetable oil) for cooking

(This is a blend of classic sesame‑shrimp style recipes — savory, slightly sweet, and aromatic.)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the sauce:
   In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar (or lemon juice), brown sugar (or honey), garlic, and ginger. Set aside.

2. Heat the pan:
   Heat a large skillet or wok over medium‑high heat. Add a splash of neutral oil (if using).

3. Cook shrimp:
   Add the shrimp to the hot skillet and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through.

4. Add sauce:
   Pour the sesame sauce into the pan with the shrimp, stirring to coat. Let simmer another 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and clings to the shrimp.

5. Finish:
   Remove from heat, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Serve over steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles.

• Pair with stir‑fried vegetables (like bok choy or broccoli) or a crisp salad for a balanced meal.

• You can also thread shrimp on skewers and grill them with a sesame marinade for a grilled variation.

🍤 Tips for Best Results

• Don’t overcook shrimp: Cook just until pink — overcooked shrimp become rubbery.

• Adjust sweetness/heat: Add more honey/sugar for sweet sesame shrimp, or a pinch of chili flakes for a little kick.

• Use fresh sesame seeds: Toasting them lightly in a dry pan before finishing boosts their flavor.

🥄 Quick Variation (Honey Sesame Shrimp)

If you want sweet and simple sesame shrimp with just a few ingredients:

• Cook shrimp in sesame oil.

• Stir in soy sauce, honey, and a pinch of cornstarch mixed with water to thicken.

• Finish with sesame seeds.