Recipes with Shrimp and Sesame Oil
When you have shrimp and sesame oil on hand, a great meal is just minutes away. This versatile combination adapts to any flavor profile.
4 Recipe Ideas
Sesame Oil Shrimp
Shrimp cooked with sesame oil for a deeply flavored, satisfying dish.
Shrimp with Sesame Oil Glaze
Shrimp coated in a sticky sesame oil glaze, broiled until caramelized.
Shrimp and Sesame Oil Stew
A hearty stew with tender shrimp and sesame oil in a rich sauce.
Quick Shrimp with Sesame Oil
A fast weeknight meal — shrimp cooked with sesame oil and simple seasonings.
Cooking Tips
🦐 Shrimp
- Devein shrimp by running a knife along the back and pulling out the dark vein.
- Shrimp cook in 2-3 minutes per side — they're done when pink and curled.
- Don't thaw shrimp in hot water; use cold water or overnight in the fridge.
Nutrition: Low-calorie protein source with iodine and selenium. 3oz has 20g protein and only 84 calories.
Storage: Use fresh shrimp within 2 days. Frozen shrimp keeps for 6 months.
🫘 Sesame Oil
- Toasted sesame oil is for finishing, not cooking — it burns easily.
- A few drops go a long way — sesame oil is intensely flavored.
- Combine with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and ginger for an instant Asian dressing.
Nutrition: Rich in healthy polyunsaturated fats, vitamin E, and antioxidants.
Storage: Store in a cool, dark place. Refrigerate after opening for up to 6 months.
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