Sesame Shrimp

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4.8

12 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    3 people

  • Calories

    191 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Sesame Shrimp

Delicious Sesame Shrimp is made with deep-fried shrimp and coated in a sweet and savory sauce. This easy recipe takes less than 20 minutes and tastes much better than Chinese takeout restaurants!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1/2 lb (250 grams) Shrimp peeled, deveined and tale off
  • oil for deep-frying
  • white sesame seeds for garnishing

Frying Batter

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese white vinegar/ apple cider vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup water
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Instructions

  1. Rinse the shrimp and pat them dry with paper towels; set aside
  2. Combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Set aside.
  3. Mix all the frying batter ingredients in a bowl, whisking continuously until no lumps remain and the batter is smooth. Add the shrimp to the batter and stir to coat evenly.
  4. Heat the wok or a saucepan with 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 cm) of oil to 350°F (170°C) for deep frying. Gently drop the shrimp into the oil one at a time, and immediately use chopsticks or a spatula to loosen them to prevent sticking together.
  5. Deep-fry the shrimp until golden brown on both sides, then remove them from the oil using a strainer or slotted spoon. Place the fried shrimp on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Discard the oil in the wok.
  6. Add the sauce to the wok and stir continuously until it thickens. Transfer the fried shrimp to the wok and stir until all the shrimp are evenly coated with sauce. Garnish with white sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 191kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 176mg (59%) Sodium 1171mg (49%) Potassium 252mg (7%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 79IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 191 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 191kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 176mg 59%
Sodium 1171mg 49%
Potassium 252mg 5%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 79IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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