Sesame Shrimp

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This crispy sesame shrimp is coated in a delicious Asian-style sauce. Serve it over rice for the perfect easy weeknight meal!

I am always looking for new ways to incorporate seafood into my family’s diet. My kids love popcorn shrimp, so I took their favorite shrimp and tossed them in an Asian sauce to create sesame shrimp! These sesame shrimp are perfect served over rice as a main course, or you can even put out a plate with toothpicks and have them as an appetizer. Regardless of how you serve it, this dish is sure to be a hit.

This sesame shrimp recipe starts with Gorton’s Popcorn Shrimp. This shrimp is light, crispy and ready in minutes. While the shrimp is in the oven, I make the sauce and put up a pot of rice to boil. I love how quickly I can get this meal on the table!

How could you resist a pan of these golden brown shrimp? They get even better when tossed in a honey garlic sesame sauce, which takes just 5 minutes to put together.

After the shrimp comes out of the oven, simply toss it in the sauce, top with some sesame seeds and green onions, and serve. This sesame shrimp is best served immediately after it’s prepared.

This recipe is super flavorful and tastes like something you’d get at a Chinese restaurant. There’s no need to pick up the phone and call for take out when you can make a restaurant quality meal at home. I like to serve this sesame shrimp with a green veggie like steamed broccoli.

I always keep a box of Gorton’s Popcorn Shrimp in the freezer for days when I know I’m going to need a super quick and easy dinner. It’s a great way to do seafood without spending hours in the kitchen!

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Sesame Shrimp

This crispy sesame shrimp is coated in a delicious Asian-style sauce. Serve it over rice for the perfect easy weeknight meal!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 321 kcal

Author Dinner at the Zoo

Ingredients

• 1 14 ounce box Gorton's Popcorn Shrimp
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons corn starch
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons green onions sliced

Instructions

1. Bake the popcorn shrimp according to package directions.

2. While the shrimp are in the oven, make the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, ketchup, honey and sesame oil; bring to a simmer.

3. Combine the cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water, stir until smooth. Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the sauce, whisking constantly. Bring the sauce to a boil. Cook for 1 minute or until just thickened.

4. Remove the shrimp from the oven. Drizzle the sauce over the shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle the sesame seeds and green onions on top of the shrimp and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Sesame Shrimp

Amount Per Serving

Calories 321 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15g 23%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Polyunsaturated Fat 6g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 60mg 20%

Sodium 790mg 33%

Potassium 105mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 34g 11%

Sugars 12g

Protein 10g 20%

Vitamin A 2.1%

Vitamin C 1.4%

Calcium 1.9%

Iron 3.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.