Sesame Shrimp Hearts with Passion Sauce

Delight your taste buds with Sesame Shrimp Hearts with Passion Sauce, a playful and elegant dish perfect for romantic dinners or special occasions. This recipe transforms succulent butterflied shrimp into charming heart shapes, coated in a crunchy layer of golden sesame seeds and deep-fried to perfection. The pièce de résistance? A luscious passion fruit sauce, delicately balanced with honey and a touch of rice vinegar, adding a tangy-sweet burst of flavor to every bite. Ready in under 40 minutes, this visually stunning and irresistibly flavorful appetizer is sure to impress! Serve these crispy shrimp hearts fresh and warm, garnished with parsley for a delicate finishing touch.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tablespoons Sesame seeds (white)
• 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 1 large Egg
• 1 cup Neutral oil for frying (e.g., canola or vegetable oil)
• 0.5 cup Passion fruit pulp
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Butterfly the shrimp: Starting from the bottom of each shrimp, make a cut along the center without slicing all the way through. Gently flatten the shrimp and shape them into a heart by pinching the two halves at the tail end together. Use a small skewer or toothpick if needed to hold the shape.

Step 2

Lightly season the shaped shrimp with salt and ground black pepper.

Step 3

Set up a coating station with three shallow bowls: one with all-purpose flour, one with a beaten egg, and one with sesame seeds.

Step 4

Dredge each shaped shrimp in flour, then dip it into the beaten egg, and finally coat it evenly with sesame seeds. Place the coated shrimp on a plate and set aside.

Step 5

Heat 1 cup of neutral oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot (around 350°F or 180°C), fry the shrimp hearts in batches for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Remove and let them drain on paper towels.

Step 6

In a small saucepan, prepare the passion sauce by combining passion fruit pulp, honey, and rice vinegar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over low heat.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Gradually stir the slurry into the simmering sauce to thicken it. Cook for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 8

Plate the sesame shrimp hearts, drizzle them with the warm passion sauce, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy this flavorful, love-inspired dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(743.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2825.2

Total Fat 259.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 559.7mg	0%
Sodium 1529.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 95.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.6g	0%
Total Sugars 48.0g
Protein 60.6g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 441.8mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 1160.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 78.9%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 12.9%