Ginger Sesame Grilled Shrimp
Elevate your grilling game with this Ginger Sesame Grilled Shrimp recipe, a flavor-packed dish that's perfect for backyard barbecues or elegant dinner parties. Tender, succulent shrimp are marinated in a mouthwatering blend of soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, honey, fresh ginger, and garlic, creating a savory yet slightly sweet glaze with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. Grilled to perfection in just minutes, these shrimp boast a beautifully charred exterior and juicy, tender bite. Garnished with crunchy sesame seeds and vibrant green onions, this quick and easy seafood recipe is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Whether served as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or alongside rice and vegetables for a wholesome meal, these sesame ginger shrimp are guaranteed to delight. Perfect for seafood lovers and grilling enthusiasts alike, this dish combines bold Asian-inspired flavors with the simplicity of outdoor cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and red pepper flakes to make the marinade.
Set aside 2 tablespoons of the marinade for brushing the shrimp while grilling.
Place the shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the shrimp, ensuring all the shrimp are well-coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, but no more than 1 hour.
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly brush the grates with vegetable oil to prevent the shrimp from sticking.
Remove the shrimp from the marinade and discard the used marinade. Thread the shrimp onto skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning).
Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque, brushing with the reserved marinade as they cook.
Remove the shrimp from the grill and let them rest for a minute. Serve immediately, garnished with additional green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
261 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.8 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 221 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 832 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 29.2 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 378 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
