Sesame Shrimp with Garlic, Ginger & Scallions
A quick, straightforward shrimp dish built on garlic, fresh ginger, and a light, balanced sauce. Toasted sesame adds depth, while vinegar and aromatics keep everything bright and flavorful without relying on heavy seasoning.
Serves 4 | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 8 minutes | Total Time: 18 minutes
Ingredients
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 scallions, sliced, white and green parts separated
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp neutral oil
1 tbsp sesame seeds
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp Mrs. Taste Less Sodium Shoyu, or another specialty very low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp balsamic vinegar, only if not using the shoyu
Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Pat the shrimp dry.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, shoyu, and honey. If not using shoyu, whisk together the rice vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and honey instead.
3. Heat the sesame oil and neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add the garlic, ginger, and white parts of the scallions and cook for 30–60 seconds, just until fragrant.
5. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes per side.
6. Pour in the sauce and toss quickly to coat.
7. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds, green scallions, and black pepper.
8. Serve immediately.
Cook’s Note
If you can find a very low-sodium soy sauce, such as Mrs. Taste Less Sodium Shoyu, it adds a little extra depth without overwhelming the dish. If not, the rice vinegar, balsamic, garlic, ginger, and sesame still make a balanced sauce that works well on its own.
Looking for more ideas?
Try Basic Brown Rice or Tri-Color Green Bean Salad.