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honey sesame shrimp over rice on brown plate

Honey Sesame Shrimp Recipe

Course: Appetizer/Main Course
Cuisine: American, asian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 245kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
This honey sesame shrimp is made with just 5 ingredients and is ready to serve in 15 minutes! Sweet and salty, serve them over rice for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. jumbo shrimp deveined & tail on
  • 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons of honey
  • 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce

Instructions

  • Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet. Add the shrimp and salt to the pan and cook just until the tails start to curl.
  • Mix the soy sauce, honey and cornstarch together in a small bowl and pour it over the shrimp.
  • Cook until the shrimp have turned pink and have curled up a bit.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for 3-4 minutes to let the sauce thicken a bit.
  • Serve over some white rice and garnish with fresh spring onions, crushed cashews and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Make this dish gluten-free by substituting the soy sauce for tamari.
  • If using frozen shrimp, be sure to defrost them thoroughly before cooking.
  • Take care not to overcook the shrimp or they can become rubbery.
  • This dish is best served as soon as it's made, but leftovers will keep for 3 days in the fridge and can be reheated in a skillet.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 381mg | Sodium: 2233mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 4mg