By Becky Hardin
Published Oct 28, 2020
This honey sesame shrimp is made with just 5 ingredients and is ready to serve in 15 minutes! Sweet and salty, serve them over rice for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
When I’m running short on time in the evenings, shrimp is one of my go to’s. Super quick to cook and easy to add flavor to, they have saved me on many days!
These honey sesame shrimp are a great healthy alternative to takeout. They are sweet and sticky and perfectly juicy. I know you will love these!
Be sure to check out my Bang Bang Shrimp , Pesto Shrimp and Garlic Butter Shrimp too!
Why these sesame shrimp are so good?
- Quick: Ready to serve in 15 minutes , this is an easy dinner that the whole family will love.
- Healthy : Low calorie, high in protein and low in saturated fat.
- Simple: Made with just 5 ingredients , they take minutes to prep.
How to make honey sesame shrimp
- Cook the shrimp in the sesame oil.
- Pour the sauce over the shrimp.
- Cook until the shrimp are pink.
- Serve over rice.
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
Can you use frozen shrimp?
I tend to use fresh shrimp when I can, but you can make this with frozen, no problem. Just be sure to defrost the shrimp fully before adding them to the pan.
Do you have to keep the tails on?
I like to cook shrimp with the tails on as they add so much more flavor to the dish. If you prefer, you can remove them before cooking. Either way, be sure to peel and de-vein them before cooking.
What do you serve with sesame shrimp?
I like to serve honey sesame shrimp over long grain white rice like basmati or jasmine and garnish with sesame seeds and green onion. You can also serve them over noodles.
For a bit of extra goodness, you can serve them with a veggie side like Crispy Garlic Roasted Asparagus or steamed broccoli.
Tips!
- Make this dish gluten-free by substituting the soy sauce for tamari.
- If using frozen shrimp, be sure to defrost them thoroughly before cooking.
- Take care not to overcook the shrimp or they can become rubbery.
- Honey sesame shrimp is best served as soon as it’s made, but leftovers will keep for 3 days in the fridge and can be reheated in a skillet.
More Easy Shrimp Recipes
Shrimp and Asparagus Sheet Pan Meal
Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Slaw
Garlic Butter Shrimp
Coconut Shrimp with Pina Colada Sauce
Air Fryer Shrimp
Shrimp Creole
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Shrimp Fajitas
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 lb. jumbo shrimp deveined & tail on
- ▢ 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- ▢ 2 tablespoons of honey
- ▢ 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
- ▢ ½ teaspoon of salt
- ▢ 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet. Add the shrimp and salt to the pan and cook just until the tails start to curl.
- Mix the soy sauce, honey and cornstarch together in a small bowl and pour it over the shrimp.
- Cook until the shrimp have turned pink and have curled up a bit.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for 3-4 minutes to let the sauce thicken a bit.
- Serve over some white rice and garnish with fresh spring onions, crushed cashews and sesame seeds.
Becky’s Tips
- Make this dish gluten-free by substituting the soy sauce for tamari.
- If using frozen shrimp, be sure to defrost them thoroughly before cooking.
- Take care not to overcook the shrimp or they can become rubbery.
- This dish is best served as soon as it’s made, but leftovers will keep for 3 days in the fridge and can be reheated in a skillet.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Honey Sesame Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb. jumbo shrimp deveined & tail on
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet. Add the shrimp and salt to the pan and cook just until the tails start to curl.
- Mix the soy sauce, honey and cornstarch together in a small bowl and pour it over the shrimp.
- Cook until the shrimp have turned pink and have curled up a bit.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for 3-4 minutes to let the sauce thicken a bit.
- Serve over some white rice and garnish with fresh spring onions, crushed cashews and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Make this dish gluten-free by substituting the soy sauce for tamari.
- If using frozen shrimp, be sure to defrost them thoroughly before cooking.
- Take care not to overcook the shrimp or they can become rubbery.
- This dish is best served as soon as it’s made, but leftovers will keep for 3 days in the fridge and can be reheated in a skillet.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
