Published Mar 19, 2022 Updated Aug 19, 2024
Sesame Shrimp Recipe
Sesame shrimp is a popular shrimp recipe that everyone loves. It is made with deep-fried shrimp and coated with a sweet and savory homemade sesame sauce. This mouthwatering sesame shrimp is best served with a bowl of steamed white rice. Speckled with white sesame seeds, this recipe is insanely delicious and addictive!
Why This Recipe Works
This easy recipe serves up a tasty meal in less than 20 minutes with only a few everyday ingredients. It is the best recipe for busy weeknights. Making this favorite takeout at home means the total cost is a fraction of the price in restaurants. Plus, homemade sesame shrimp is always better and healthier than eating out and you can save time and money from restaurants. This recipe can be either an appetizer or a main dish for dinner. Another easy shrimp recipe you need to try is my sauteed shrimp!
Ingredients For Sesame Shrimp Recipe
This sesame shrimp calls for a few simple ingredients below:
Shrimp Oil for deep-frying White sesame seeds
Frying batter requires the following ingredients:
All-purpose flour Corn starch Salt Ground white pepper Egg Water
Homemade tangy sesame sauce is made from a few simple ingredients:
Soy sauce Chinese white vinegar or apple cider vinegar Sugar Corn starch Water
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Sesame Shrimp
First, prepare the shrimp, frying batter and the sauce mixture. Next, coat the shrimp with frying batter and deep-fry the shrimp until crispy and golden brown. Finally, cook the sauce until it thickens and toss with the shrimp to evenly coat it. Now it is ready to serve!
Cooking Tips
For the best result, please follow my cooking tips below:
The crispy and airy shrimp are evenly coated with frying batter and deep-fried at a high temperature. Use a thermometer to keep the oil temperature at 350°F (170°C) while deep-frying. Fry the shrimp in batches, allowing room between each other so that they won’t stick together. Prepare the sauce mixture first to simplify the cooking process and save time. Do not coat the shrimp with too much sesame sauce. Overloaded sauce will make the shrimp soggy.
What To Serve With This Sesame Shrimp
Serve this dish with steamed rice or fried rice. For a wholesome Chinese meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
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