Stir-Fried Sesame Shrimp

Categories: Asian, Main Dish, Shrimp, Stir-fry

Ingredients

• 3 scallions , white parts minced, green parts sliced thin
• 2 teaspoons asian chili garlic sauce
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 lb extra-large shrimp , peeled and deveined
• 1 lb asparagus , trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

1. Combine scallion whites, chili garlic sauce, ginger, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a bowl.

2. Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat until just smoking.

3. Add shrimp and cook until just opaque, about 1 minute.

4. Clear center of skillet, add scallion mixture, and cook, mashing mixture into pan, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

5. Stir mixture into shrimp; transfer to a bowl.

6. Decrease heat to medium; add asparagus and water to empty skillet; cover and cook for 3 minutes.

7. Uncover and simmer until asparagus is just tender, about 2 minutes.

8. Add shrimp-scallion mixture and oyster sauce; cook until sauce is thickened and shrimp are cooked through, about 1minute.

9. Stir in sesame seeds and remaining sesame oil; sprinkle with scallion greens; serve.

Email to a friend | Print this recipe | Back