Description
Ginger Garlic Sesame Shrimp is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish featuring shrimp marinated in a zesty blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger, then stir-fried with green onions and finished with toasted sesame seeds for a delicious, Asian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (use gluten-free soy sauce for gluten-free version)
- 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
Shrimp:
- 1 pound (16-20 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil or canola oil
- 3 green onions, including onion greens, sliced on the diagonal
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, and brown sugar until sugar dissolves. Then whisk in olive oil, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add shrimp to the marinade, toss to coat, and refrigerate until ready to cook.
- Toast the Sesame Seeds: In a small sauté pan over medium-high heat, toast the sesame seeds until lightly browned and fragrant. Set aside.
- Stir-fry the Shrimp and Green Onions: Heat peanut or canola oil in a large non-stick sauté pan or wok over high heat until shimmering. Using a slotted spoon, transfer shrimp from marinade to the pan, being cautious of splattering. Stir-fry shrimp for about 1 minute.
- Add Green Onions: Add half the sliced green onions to the pan and continue to stir-fry, turning shrimp as needed, until they turn pink and are just cooked through, about 1 more minute (maximum total cooking time 2 minutes).
- Reduce the Marinade: Remove shrimp from the pan and place in a serving bowl. Pour the remaining marinade into the hot pan and simmer until it thickens into a syrupy sauce.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the reduced sauce over the cooked shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and the remaining green onions. Serve immediately with rice, soba noodles, or steamed vegetables such as bok choy or broccoli.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce in the marinade.
- Be cautious when adding shrimp to hot oil as the marinade may cause splattering.
- Do not overcook shrimp; total stir-fry time should not exceed 2 minutes for tender results.
- Serve with your choice of grains or steamed vegetables to complete the meal.
- To toast sesame seeds, stir constantly over medium heat until they are golden and fragrant.
