Sesame Shrimp with Wasabi Sauce

Crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor, Sesame Shrimp with Wasabi Sauce is the perfect combination of crunchy texture and zesty heat. Succulent shrimp are coated in a delicate crust of sesame seeds and panko bread crumbs before being fried to perfection, delivering a satisfying crunch in every bite. The star of the dish is the creamy wasabi dipping sauce, made with mayonnaise, soy sauce, lime juice, and a bold kick of wasabi paste, balanced to your preferred level of spiciness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for appetizer spreads, party platters, or an impressive seafood dinner. Garnish with green onions for a pop of freshness and serve immediately for the ultimate restaurant-quality dish at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 cup sesame seeds (white or a mix of black and white)
• 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons wasabi paste
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons optional garnish: finely chopped green onions

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the shrimp. Pat them dry with a paper towel and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 2

Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In the second bowl, whisk the eggs. In the third bowl, combine sesame seeds, panko bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Dredge each shrimp in the flour, shaking off excess. Dip it into the beaten eggs, then coat it thoroughly in the sesame-panko mixture.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. You’ll need enough oil to create a shallow fry (approximately 1/4-inch deep).

Step 5

Once the oil is hot (about 350°F or when a small piece of bread sizzles immediately), carefully place the shrimp in the skillet. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding.

Step 6

Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 7

To make the wasabi sauce, whisk together the mayonnaise, wasabi paste, soy sauce, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the amount of wasabi paste to your desired level of heat.

Step 8

Serve the sesame shrimp warm with the wasabi sauce on the side for dipping. Garnish with finely chopped green onions, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1142.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4419.4

Total Fat 378.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 51.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 1346.9mg	0%
Sodium 4265.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 137.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.8g	0%
Total Sugars 2.1g
Protein 150.2g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 1294.0mg	0%
Iron 20.9mg	0%
Potassium 1907.4mg	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: 74.8%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 12.0%