Best 7 Sesame Shrimp Stir Fry Skillet Recipes

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**Tantalizing Sesame Shrimp Stir-Fry Skillet: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors and Textures**

Prepare to embark on a tantalizing culinary journey with our exquisite Sesame Shrimp Stir-Fry Skillet, a dish that harmoniously blends the vibrant flavors of succulent shrimp, crisp-tender vegetables, and a luscious sesame sauce. This stir-fry symphony captivates the senses with its vibrant colors, enticing aromas, and a delightful interplay of textures.

Our recipe features a medley of fresh, crisp vegetables, including broccoli florets, red bell pepper strips, and tender snow peas, stir-fried to perfection, retaining their vibrant hues and nutritional value. Plump, succulent shrimp, bathed in a marinade of soy sauce, rice wine, and cornstarch, add a delightful briny sweetness to the dish.

The crowning glory of this stir-fry is the irresistible sesame sauce, a delectable concoction of soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and brown sugar, which lends a sweet, tangy, and nutty dimension to the dish. The sauce coats each ingredient, infusing them with its rich, savory flavors, while preserving their individual textures.

This recipe includes variations to suit diverse dietary preferences and culinary inclinations. For those seeking a vegetarian alternative, tofu can be substituted for shrimp, providing a plant-based protein source. For a spicier rendition, a touch of chili garlic sauce can be added to the sesame sauce, igniting a fiery spark on the palate.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice culinary adventurer, our Sesame Shrimp Stir-Fry Skillet promises an unforgettable dining experience. Its vibrant flavors, enticing aromas, and captivating textures will leave you craving for more. Join us on this culinary expedition and discover the harmonious blend of flavors that await you in this remarkable dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SESAME SHRIMP STIR-FRY



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Add something colorful to your family's Asian cuisine night! Serve stir fried shrimp and vegetables with quinoa - a hearty meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 oz uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed
1/4 cup teriyaki marinade
1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium carrot, sliced (1/2 cup)
2 cups fresh snow pea pods, strings removed, cut in half
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (about 5 oz)
1 tablespoon sesame seed, toasted

Steps:

  • In 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish, place shrimp. Pour teriyaki marinade over shrimp. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 2 hours.
  • Rinse quinoa under cold water 1 minute; drain. Cook quinoa as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, remove shrimp from marinade; reserve marinade. Stir water and cornstarch into remaining marinade; set aside.
  • Heat wok or 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; rotate wok to coat side. Add carrot; cook and stir 1 minute. Add shrimp, pea pods and mushrooms; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir marinade mixture into shrimp mixture; heat to boiling. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened. Sprinkle with sesame seed. Serve with quinoa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 780 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

SESAME SHRIMP STIR-FRY SKILLET



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This seafood skillet makes quick work of dinner, using fast-cooking shrimp and precut bagged stir-fry veggies.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup Annie's™ Naturals organic Asian sesame dressing (from 8-oz bottle)
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon chile garlic sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 bag (12 oz) Mann's™ California stir fry mix vegetables
1 lb uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed
1 teaspoon roasted sesame seed

Steps:

  • In large microwavable bowl, mix broth, rice and salt. Cover with plastic wrap; microwave on High 5 minutes. Then microwave on Medium (50%) 15 minutes. Let stand covered 5 minutes. Carefully uncover. Stir. Keep warm.
  • In small bowl, mix dressing, water, cornstarch, soy sauce and chile garlic sauce; beat with fork until smooth. Set aside.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add vegetables; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add shrimp; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink and vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir dressing mixture into shrimp mixture; heat to boiling. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Sprinkle with sesame seed. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1190 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

SESAME SHRIMP STIR-FRY



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This quick and tasty main dish has a double hit of sesame oil and seeds that add nutty flavor to crisp peppers and shrimp.

Provided by Debbie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
3 green onions, sliced
3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
½ pound sugar snap peas
⅛ cup cornstarch
¾ cup chicken broth
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring salted water to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • While rice is simmering, combine shrimp, ginger, cayenne pepper, garlic, sesame seeds and black pepper in a large plastic food storage bag. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator.
  • Heat sesame oil in a large wok or skillet. Add red bell pepper and green onions; saute 3 to 4 minutes to soften slightly Add teriyaki sauce. Add peas and shrimp with seasoning; saute 4 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.
  • Stir cornstarch into chicken broth and add to wok; cook, stirring until mixture boils. Sprinkle with salt. Spoon shrimp mixture over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.5 g, Cholesterol 172.9 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 885.3 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

SESAME SHRIMP STIR-FRY



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Make and share this Sesame Shrimp Stir-Fry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Chinese

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb medium shrimp, peeled & deveined
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups instant rice
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 sweet red pepper, thinly cut into strips
3 scallions, sliced
3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1/2 lb sugar snap pea
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In plastic food storage bag, mix shrimp, ginger, red pepper, garlic, sesame seeds, black pepper.
  • Put rice in heatproof serving bowl.
  • Bring 2 1/2 cups water to boiling in saucepan, then pour over rice, cover with foil-set aside.
  • In large wok or skillet heat the oil, sweet pepper and scallions.
  • Sauté for 3 or 4 minutes to slightly soften.
  • Add teriyaki sauce, then peas, shrimp, and seasoning.
  • Sauté for 4 minutes, until shrimp are opaque.
  • Stir the cornstarch and broth in small bowl; add to wok/saucepan.
  • While stirring cook until bubbly and thickened.
  • Add salt.
  • With a fork, fluff the rice and spoon shrimp mixture over rice; serve.

SESAME SHRIMP STIR-FRY SKILLET



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Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups Chicken Broth
1 cup Jasmine Rice [uncooked]
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1.2 cup Asian Sesame Dressing
1/3 cup Water
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon Chili Garlic Sauce
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
12 ounces Stir Fry Mixed Vegetables
1 pound Shrimp [large, peeled, deveined]
2 teaspoons Sesame Seed

Steps:

  • 1. In large microwavable bowl, mix broth, rice and salt. Cover with plastic wrap; microwave on High 5 minutes. Then microwave on Medium (50%) 15 minutes. Let stand covered 5 minutes. Carefully uncover. Stir. Keep warm.
  • 2. In small bowl, mix dressing, water, cornstarch, soy sauce and chile garlic sauce; beat with fork until smooth. Set aside.
  • 3. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add vegetables; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add shrimp; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink and vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • 4. Stir dressing mixture into shrimp mixture; heat to boiling. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Sprinkle with sesame seed. Serve with rice.

SESAME SHRIMP & RICE



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A handful of convenience items and a flash in the skillet allows you to put a delightfully flavorful, high-quality meal on the table in minutes. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain rice
1 cup fresh or frozen snow peas, thawed
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup sesame ginger salad dressing
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Microwave rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet or wok, stir-fry snow peas and onions in oil for 1 minute. Add the shrimp, pineapple, oranges and salad dressing; cook until heated through and vegetables are crisp-tender., Sprinkle with almonds. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

SESAME SHRIMP AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY



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Plan ahead the shrimp needs to marinade for 2 hours, you might also want to give this a try using chicken strips ;-) This complete recipe may be doubled, prep time includes marinating time, cooking time is only estimated, adjust the cayenne pepper to suit heat level.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Savory

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 cups fresh broccoli florets (or to taste)
1 carrot (peeled and thinly sliced diagonally)
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup chicken broth
salt and pepper (to taste)
2 green onions, chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional or to taste)
cooked rice
2 teaspoons fresh minced ginger (or use 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder)
1 pinch cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a medium glass bowl mix together all marinade ingredients; add in shrimp, toss to combine, cover then refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil in a large wok or skillet; add in broccoli florets and carrot slices; saute for 3-4 minutes then add add in teriyaki sauce then toss with veggies.
  • Add in the marinated shrimp (do not rinse off the marinade) and saute for about 4 minutes or until shrimp is no longer pink.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the broth with cornstach; add to the wok or skillet and bring to a simmer stirring until thickened.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place in a large serving bowl or platter then sprinkle with finely chopped green onions and/or sesame seeds if desired.
  • Serve with cooked rice.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh shrimp. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • To devein the shrimp, make a shallow cut along the back of the shrimp and remove the dark vein.
  • To make the sesame sauce, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and ginger. Set aside.
  • To stir-fry the shrimp, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and shrimp and cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Add the vegetables and cook until they are tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the sesame sauce and cook until the sauce is heated through, about 1 minute.
  • Serve over rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

This sesame shrimp stir-fry is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The shrimp are cooked to perfection and the vegetables are tender-crisp. The sesame sauce is the perfect finishing touch, adding a delicious sweetness and nuttiness to the dish. This stir-fry is sure to be a hit with the whole family!

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