Sesame Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper, to taste

Method

1. 1

   Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then toss in a bowl with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, water, and red pepper flakes; set aside.

3. 3

   Heat vegetable oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

4. 4

   Add shrimp in a single layer and sear until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side.

   4:00 · Sear shrimp
5. 5

   Transfer shrimp to a plate. Add garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

   0:30 · Cook garlic and ginger
6. 6

   Pour in the soy sauce mixture and bring to a simmer, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.

   2:00 · Simmer sauce
7. 7

   Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce, cooking for 1 minute more.

   1:00 · Toss shrimp in sauce
8. 8

   Drizzle with toasted sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions before serving.