Crispy Sesame Shrimp Appetizer Recipes

SESAME AND PANKO CRUSTED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Clean and de vein shrimp, if using ones with the shells on. Pat dry and set aside.
• In a medium sized bowl, combine the bread crumbs, sesame seeds, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
• In a separate bowl, whisk the two eggs.
• Toss all the shrimp into the beaten eggs. Take them out by the tail and dip them in the bread crumb mixture. Press firmly to be sure to coat well. Repeat for all shrimp and place on a clean plate.
• Add the vegetable oil to a large heavy bottomed skillet set over high heat. After the oil is up to temperature after about 3 - 5 minutes, add one shrimp to see if it is sizzles. If it's smoking reduce heat a little. Shrimp will sizzle when ready to cook. Cook each side for about 1 1/2 minutes. Then flip and cook other side for 1 1/2 minutes. Shrimp will be golden and crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat for any remaining shrimp and add extra oil if needed.
• Best served immediately with your favourite dipping sauces.

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.

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.

CRISPY SESAME SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425.
• Combine first 6 ingredients in a pie plate or shallow dish and stir well.
• Place egg white in a small shallow bowl, stir well.
• Dip shrimp in egg white and dredge in stuffing mixture.
• Place shrimp on large baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
• Lightly coat shrimp with cooking spray.
• Bake at 425 for 15 minutes or until golden.