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Sesame Shrimp (Gluten-Free, Paleo-Friendly)

  • Author: One Lovely Life
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Quick and easy healthy sesame shrimp stir fry with a sweet, tangy sesame sauce. We LOVE this easy dinner! (Gluten-Free, Paleo-Friendly)

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. shrimp (fresh or thawed from frozen), peeled and deveined, tails removed
  • 1 Tbsp. avocado oil (or olive oil, or another neutral oil)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 Tbsp. reduced-sodium gluten-free tamari (can sub coconut aminos* or low-sodium soy sauce)
  • 2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup (or honey)
  • 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar*
  • 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2–1 tsp. finely minced fresh ginger
  • Pinch red pepper flakes (1/8 tsp. or less), optional.
  • 1 tsp. sesame seeds (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch or arrowroot*
  • 1 Tbsp. water
  • Optional garnishes: additional sesame seeds, sliced green onion, finely minced cilantro, or more red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. First, mix up your sauce. In a medium bowl or large glass measuring cup, whisk together 1/2 water, tamari, maple syrup, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch + 1 Tbsp. water until smooth. (This will make the slurry to thicken the sauce.)
  3. Stir in the cornstarch slurry into your sesame sauce and whisk to combine. (The sauce should now look cloudy.)
  4. Next, cook your shrimp. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches so you don’t overcrowd the pan, add the shrimp to the pan and cook 60-90 seconds per side, or until the edges are pink and opaque and the center is just *barely* translucent. Remove the shrimp and set aside on a clean plate. Repeat this process with remaining shrimp, until all the shrimp are cooked.
  5. Whisk the sauce one more time, then pour the sauce into the warm pan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until the sauce bubbles and thicken.
  6. When the sauce is thickened and glossy, return the cooked shrimp to the pan. Stir to coat with sauce and heat through 1-2 minutes. (This will ensure your shrimp finishes cooking.)
  7. Garnish with any desired garnishes and serve with rice or cauliflower rice, and/or veggies.

Notes

*PALEO? TRY THIS! If you’re following a paleo diet, this recipe is super paleo-friendly. You’ll use coconut aminos in place of the gluten-free tamari, arrowroot instead of cornstarch, and (depending on how strict you are) you can substitute apple cider vinegar in place of the rice vinegar.

  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir Fry
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: sesame shrimp, paleo sesame shrimp, gluten-free sesame shrimp, gluten free sesame shrimp, healthy sesame shrimp

Find it online: https://www.onelovelylife.com/sesame-shrimp/