Sesame‑Ginger Shrimp
Juicy shrimp quickly sautéed with ginger, garlic, and toasted sesame seeds for a fragrant finish.

Total
14 min
Prep
8 min
Cook
6 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 12 pieces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 stem green onion, sliced(optional)
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil and sesame oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat (about 1 minute).
- 2
Add the minced ginger and garlic, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Add the shrimp and spread them in a single layer; cook 2‑3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- 4
Stir in the soy sauce, toss to coat, and cook another 30 seconds.
- 5
Remove from heat, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onion (if using), and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
180
9% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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