Sesame Ginger Shrimp

Name: Sesame Ginger Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound medium shrimp; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger; 2 cloves garlic; 3/4 cup water; sesame seeds

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4
Calories
187 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Asian-American Fusion

Sesame Ginger Shrimp

Nina Acevedo

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This sesame ginger shrimp recipe makes a quick and delicious weeknight meal! These glazed shrimp in a sticky sauce only take about 20 minutes to make.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound medium shrimp thawed & peeled
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
2 cloves garlic minced
3/4 cup water
sesame seeds to taste

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Instructions

Pat the shrimp dry using paper towel. Add them to a large ZipLoc bag along with the cornstarch. Toss gently until they're evenly coated.
Add the olive oil, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and water to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once it's bubbling, add the shrimp and reduce the heat to medium.
Cook the shrimp for a few minutes until they're pink and the sauce has thickened to your liking. If the sauce is too thick, add another 1/4 cup of water.
Sprinkle shrimp with sesame seeds and serve immediately. They're also delicious served with chopped scallions.

Notes

Anything from 0.75 lb. - 1 lb. shrimp works. You can leave the tails on or take them off... totally up to you.
Helpful tip: the ginger is much easier to grate if it's frozen. I always keep some fresh ginger in the freezer and I use my Microplane grater/zester to easily grate it.
Toasted sesame oil is not the same as regular sesame oil. It's usually sold in the Asian section of the grocery store.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 187kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 183mg (61%) Sodium 641mg (27%) Potassium 332mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 79mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 187 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	187kcal	9%
Carbohydrates	13g	4%
Protein	24g	48%
Fat	5g	8%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	183mg	61%
Sodium	641mg	27%
Potassium	332mg	7%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	1IU	0%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	79mg	8%
Iron	1mg	6%