Best Shrimp And Sesame Sticks With Apricot Dipping Sauce Recipes

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BAKED COCONUT SHRIMP & APRICOT SAUCE



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Panko crumbs give this spicy baked coconut shrimp its crunch. It's great for an appetizer or for your main meal. - Debi Mitchell, Flower Mound, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
4 large egg whites
3 dashes Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
SAUCE:
1 cup apricot preserves
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place a wire rack on each of two baking sheets; coat racks with cooking spray. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on., In a shallow bowl, toss coconut with bread crumbs; remove half of the mixture and reserve. In another shallow bowl, whisk egg whites, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Place flour in a third shallow bowl., Dip shrimp in flour to coat lightly; shake off excess. Dip in egg white mixture, then in coconut mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Refresh coconut mixture in bowl with reserved mixture as needed., Place shrimp on racks of prepared pans. Bake 5-6 minutes on each side or until coconut is lightly browned and shrimp turn pink., Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in a small saucepan; cook and stir over medium-low heat until preserves are melted. Serve shrimp with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 9g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

APRICOT DIPPING SAUCE



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Fruit     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Apricot     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger

Steps:

  • Purée all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

SESAME SHRIMP



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My husband tells me this quick recipe looks elegant and tastes awesome!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Hot cooked rice, optional
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

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.

Nutrition Facts :

SESAME ORANGE SHRIMP



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Using egg whites instead of whole eggs (or yolks) in the batter creates a crispier coating; cooking the shrimp in batches (so as not to crowd the pan) also helps. This versatile recipe is equally delicious when prepared with sliced chicken breast, pork loin, or steak.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large egg whites
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup sesame seeds
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more if needed
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites, cornstarch, sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until frothy. Add shrimp, and toss to coat.
  • Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in two or three batches, cook shrimp until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Add more oil to skillet if necessary for remaining batches.
  • Wipe skillet with a paper towel. Add orange juice, soy sauce, and sugar. Boil over high heat until syrupy and reduced to about 1/3 cup, 4 to 5 minutes. Return shrimp to skillet; add scallions, and cook until heated through and coated with sauce, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 32 g

APRICOT-GLAZED SHRIMP



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"My husband has always been a beef and pork man, but after 53 years, I've finally gotten him to eat seafood," writes Aletha Graves of Bellingham, Washington. "Sometimes I substitute cubed pork for the shrimp, and that's excellent, too!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts, drained
1-1/2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, preserves, soy sauce and sesame seeds until blended; set aside. , In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry the peppers, onions and garlic in oil for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add shrimp and water chestnuts; stir-fry until shrimp turn pink. Stir broth mixture; add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 724mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

SESAME SHRIMP



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Sesame Shrimp, coated in fragrant sesame seeds and quickly seared in a tiny bit of sesame oil, are full of flavor and very low in fat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 to 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1 to 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 to 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail portion of shell removed
Four 6-inch bamboo skewers

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.

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