Mediterranean‑Style Sesame‑Glazed Shrimp
Quick shrimp tossed in a lemon‑sesame sauce with olives and fresh herbs.

Total
18 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 12 pieces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat (about 2 minutes).
- 2
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2‑3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- 4
Stir in the lemon juice, sesame seeds, and sliced olives; toss to coat and cook an additional 1 minute.
- 5
Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley and mint, and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
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