Stir-Fried Sesame Shrimp Recipe

Name: Stir-Fried Sesame Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 scallions, white parts minced, green parts sliced thin; 2 teaspoons asian chili garlic sauce; 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 lb extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; ½ cup water; ¼ cup oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Servings: persons

3 scallions, white parts minced, green parts sliced thin
2 teaspoons asian chili garlic sauce
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
½ cup water
¼ cup oyster sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

1
Combine scallion whites, chili garlic sauce, ginger, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a bowl.
2
Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat until just smoking.
3
Add shrimp and cook until just opaque, about 1 minute.
4
Clear center of skillet, add scallion mixture, and cook, mashing mixture into pan, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5
Stir mixture into shrimp; transfer to a bowl.
6
Decrease heat to medium; add asparagus and water to empty skillet; cover and cook for 3 minutes.
7
Uncover and simmer until asparagus is just tender, about 2 minutes.
8
Add shrimp-scallion mixture and oyster sauce; cook until sauce is thickened and shrimp are cooked through, about 1minute.
9
Stir in sesame seeds and remaining sesame oil; sprinkle with scallion greens; serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 scallions, white parts minced, green parts sliced thin, 2 teaspoons asian chili garlic sauce, 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger, 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Stir-Fried Sesame Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Stir-Fried Sesame Shrimp

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