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A pan of crispy sesame shrimp tossed in an Asian style sauce.
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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 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 321kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces frozen breaded shrimp
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons corn starch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons green onions sliced
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven and coat a sheet pan with cooking spray. Place the breaded shrimp on the pan. Bake the popcorn shrimp according to package directions.
  • While the shrimp are in the oven, make the sauce.
  • Place the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil and cornstarch in a bowl.
  • Heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the honey mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until just thickened.
  • 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.

Notes

  1. I use frozen breaded shrimp for convenience. You can also make your own popcorn shrimp or fried shrimp if you prefer everything to be homemade.
  2. This recipe is best when served immediately, as the crispy coating on the shrimp will start to soften as it sits in the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 790mg | Potassium: 105mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.6mg