Sesame Shrimp with Cilantro-Lime Sauce Recipe
Adapted from V. Jaime Hamlin, V. Jaime Hamlin and Sons Catering & Party Design, Martha’s Vineyard
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To make this easy appetizer, start by coating shrimp on one side with sesame seeds, then bake them until they’re cooked through. Whisk together a quick dipping sauce of mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, soy sauce, and sesame oil and serve it with the shrimp at a cocktail party or buffet.
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INGREDIENTS
- 6 tablespoons white sesame seeds, toasted
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 scallions, finely chopped (white and light green parts only)
- 1 pound medium uncooked shrimp (about 36), peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 36 small metal skewers or wooden toothpicks
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat the oven to 400°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Line a baking sheet with foil; set aside. Place the sesame seeds on a plate; set aside. Combine the mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, cayenne pepper, and scallions in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Place the shrimp in a large bowl, add the vegetable oil, salt, and pepper, and toss to coat. Dip one side of each shrimp in the toasted sesame seeds, skewer, and place on the prepared baking sheet, seeds-side up. Bake until the shrimp are firm to the touch, about 5 to 7 minutes. Serve immediately with the dipping sauce.
With minor changes, this recipe would be a winner. I would fix it with olive oil, use parsley and/or basil instead of the cilantro, and skip the soy sauce. Cilantro has been so overdone that I can scarcely stand the taste of it. About 35 years ago a half a teaspoon of the freshly chopped herb would flavor a dish for four people. Now people use. Shrimp are already naturally salty, and we all eat too much salt.
dmtennyson
This is a delicious, easy dish to make, although I would recommend adding a little less soy sauce to the cilantro-lime dip, since the shrimp is already salted. My husband stated the dip was good, but too salty. The sesame, cilantro and lime and a very complimentary balance in this recipe. I would definitely serve it again.
We loved this dish. My husband found the sauce addicting. This is definitely a keeper and will score lots of compliments at the next party!
This dish was very easy to make and easy to impress. I found the sauce to be a little disappointing. The mayonnaise overwhelms the cilantro.
Super easy!
The only thing i would say is double the amount of the sesame seed mixture since you may run out.
The sauce is amazing and even my cilantro-loathing husband liked it.