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Shrimp: Sesame-Ginger Shrimp

Source of Recipe


America's Test Kitchen: Fast & Fresh



List of Ingredients



• 1 pound extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  
• 4 tsp soy sauce
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1 (½-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  
• 1 tsp plus 2 Tbsp peanut oil or vegetable oil
  
• ½ cup water
  
• 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
  
• 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
  
• 1 tsp cornstarch
  
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin, 2-inch-long strips
  
• 5 scallions (white and light green parts), cut into 2-inch pieces
  
• 1 tsp lemon juice
  
• 1 Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted *
  






Instructions



1. Toss shrimp and 2 teaspoons soy sauce in medium bowl. Combine garlic, ginger, pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon peanut oil in small bowl. Stir water, sesame oil, oyster sauce, remaining 2 teaspoons soy sauce, and cornstarch together in measuring cup.
   
   
2. Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat until smoking. Add bell pepper and scallions and cook until browned in spots, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl.
   
   
3. Add remaining tablespoon peanut oil and shrimp to empty skillet and cook, tossing until just opaque, about 30 seconds. Push shrimp to sides of skillet; add garlic mixture to center of pan, and mash with spoon until fragrant, 10 to 15 seconds. Stir mixture into shrimp. Add water mixture and cook until thickened, 60 to 90 seconds. Return vegetables to pan, add lemon juice, and toss until heated through. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve.
   
   Serves 4
   
   






Final Comments


* Toast the sesame seeds in a small skillet until fragrant, about 3 minutes.