Skewered Sesame Shrimp Recipes

GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS WITH SOY SAUCE, FRESH GINGER AND TOASTED SESAME SEEDS

Steps:

• Soak 4-inch wooden skewers in cold water for 1 hour. Thread 1 shrimp onto each skewer so that the shrimp lie flat.
• Whisk together the soy, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, white wine vinegar, lime juice and peanut oil together in a small bowl. Place shrimp skewers onto a plate and drizzle with peanut oil to lightly coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat grill. Grill shrimp 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through. Place shrimp on a platter, drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

SESAME SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds until fragrant. In a shallow dish, combine 2 tablespoons of the sesame seeds with the sesame oil, vinegar, and soy sauce. Thread 3 shrimp onto each skewer, piercing each at the head and tail, and place in the marinade. Turn to coat and set aside for 10 minutes.
• Spread the remaining 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds on a plate. Transfer the skewers to the plate and coat with the sesame seeds. Heat the skillet over medium-high heat and sear the skewered shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque. Pour the remaining marinade over the shrimp and cook until the marinade thickens.
• Place the skewers on a plate and pour the marinade over. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SESAME SHRIMP STIR-FRY

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.

SESAME PRAWN (SHRIMP) SKEWERS

Steps:

• Peel and devein the prawns, leaving the tail intact for presentation.
• Combine all of the remaining marinade ingredients and toss thru the prawns.
• Refrigerate 30 minutes only. (do not allow to marinate longer than the 30 minutes).
• Remove the prawns from the marinade and thread onto the skewers.
• Roll the skewered prawns onto the sesame seeds using a dinner plate or chopping board.
• BBQ or grill on high for approx 2 minutes each side.

SESAME SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• Make marinade by combining the sesame oil, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce and minced garlic.
• Place shrimp and half of the marinade in a ziplock bag for at least 15 minutes to let flavors blend.
• Thread shrimp onto skewers (discard any marinade left in bag).
• Grill 2-3 minutes on each side, or until shrimp is cooked through.
• Brush with remaining marinade and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS WITH SOY SAUCE, FRESH GINGER AND TOASTED SESAME SEEDS

Steps:

• Soak 4-inch wooden skewers in cold water for 1 hour. Thread 1 shrimp onto each skewer so that the shrimp lie flat.
• Whisk together the soy, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, white wine vinegar, lime juice and peanut oil together in a small bowl. Place shrimp skewers onto a plate and drizzle with peanut oil to lightly coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat grill. Grill shrimp 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through. Place shrimp on a platter, drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

SESAME SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, lemon juice, garlic powder and lemon-pepper; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes., Drain and discard marinade. In a skillet, saute shrimp in remaining sesame oil until shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes. Serve with rice if desired. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

SKEWERED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, lemon juice, chili sauce and ginger; mix well. Pour half into a large resealable plastic bag; add the shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade from shrimp. Thread onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with reserved marinade.

GARLIC SKEWERED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Prepare grill or preheat broiler.
• Soak the bamboo skewers in water 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place shrimp in large plastic bag.
• Combine soy sauce, oil, garlic and red pepper in cup; mix well. Pour into bag containing shrimp. Close bag securely; turn to coat. Marinate at room temperature 15 minutes.
• Drain shrimp; reserve marinade.
• Alternatively thread shrimp and onions onto skewers. Place skewers on grid or rack of broiler pan. Brush with reserved marinade; discard any remaining marinade.
• Grill, covered, over medium-hot coals or broil 5 to 6 inches from heat 5 minutes on each side or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
• Serve on letuce-lined plate with lemon wedges.

SKEWERED SCALLOPS WITH ORANGE-SESAME DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• For sauce:
• Mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl to blend well. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.) Mix in remaining ingredients. Season orange-sesame sauce with salt and pepper.
• For scallops:
• Heat peanut oil and sesame oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Add to skillet; sauté until just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to large bowl. Add mint and cilantro; toss to coat. Thread 1 scallop onto each skewer. Arrange skewers decoratively on platter. Serve with sauce.
• Chili-garlic sauce is available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.

SKEWERED SESAME SHRIMP

Steps:

• Thread 3 shrimp onto each of eight 6-inch bamboo skewers. Combine soy sauce and vinegar in a shallow dish, and put sesame seeds on a plate. Dip each skewer of shrimp into the soy-vinegar mixture, and then dip both sides in the sesame seeds.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add skewered shrimp, and cook until shrimp are opaque, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer skewers to a plate. Pour the remaining soy-vinegar mixture into the hot pan, and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 15 seconds. Drizzle sauce over shrimp, and serve warm or at room temperature.