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Sesame Shrimp

15-Minute Sesame Shrimp for Quick Delicious Weeknight Dinners

This quick Sesame Shrimp recipe is a flavorful, tender seafood option ready in just 15 minutes, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce preferably low-sodium
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 2 stalks green onions chopped
For Garnishing and Serving
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 4 cups cooked rice or noodles for serving

Equipment

  • large skillet or wok
  • Medium bowl
  • dry skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sesame Shrimp
  1. Begin by rinsing the shrimp under cold water, then pat them dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper and let sit for a few minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and toast sesame seeds for 2-3 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.
  4. In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  5. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds.
  6. Add the seasoned shrimp, cooking for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
  7. Toss in bell pepper and broccoli, stir-frying for an additional 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  8. Pour the prepared sauce over shrimp and vegetables, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  9. Fold in chopped green onions and mix thoroughly.
  10. Serve the Sesame Shrimp over cooked rice or noodles, garnished with toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat lightly on the stove.

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