Sesame Shrimp with Ginger Broccoli
This sweet and savory sesame shrimp with ginger broccoli is the perfect dish on your busy night.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Sriracha chili sauce
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup whole-wheat panko Japanese breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
- 1 1/2 pound large shrimps peeled and deveined (tails on)
- 2 tbsp canola oil divided
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil divided
- 1/2 tsp salt divided
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper divided
- 1 tbsp sliced garlic
- 1 tbsp finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 2 broccoli heads cut into florets with stems attached
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
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Whisk together brown sugar, Sriracha, and egg whites in a shallow dish. Combine panko and sesame seeds in a shallow dish. Working in batches, add shrimp to egg mixture; dredge in panko mixture.
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Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil and 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add half of dredged shrimp; cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from pan. Repeat procedure with 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil, and remaining half of dredged shrimp. Sprinkle cooked shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
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Heat remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil in pan over medium-high. Add garlic and ginger; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add broccoli; cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water; cover and cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Serve with shrimp.