Name: Sesame Cilantro Shrimp
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoon + 1/2 cup Asian Toasted Sesame salad dressing, divided; 1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed; 1/4-1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 3 cups prepared rice; 1 lime, cut into wedges for serving

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This flavorful Sesame Cilantro Shrimp dish, is served over rice, and done in about 10 minutes.

A while back I was fortunate enough to do a review on the new Taste of Home cookbook. I made Slow Cooked Chicken Enchilada Soup, it was amazing.

In the meantime, I have littered the cookbook with post it notes, marking all of the recipes I wanted to try. I knew that this one would be on the short list though.

Dinner in 10 minutes — and it’s a seafood dish?! YES, Please!

I’m not sure why I don’t prepare seafood at home more often. It’s sort of one of those things that we typically go out for. This recipe was CRAZY easy — and I think it made a really pretty presentation, too.

The recipe simply starts with Asian Toasted Sesame dressing. The shrimp gets cooked in the dressing, served over rice and sprinkled with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

How easy is THAT??

My entire family loved this one — it’s going in the regular rotation for sure!

Yield: 4

Sesame Cilantro Shrimp

This flavorful Sesame Cilantro Shrimp dish, is served over rice, and done in about 10 minutes.

Prep Time 7 minutes

Cook Time 3 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

2 Tablespoon + 1/2 cup Asian Toasted Sesame salad dressing, divided
1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
1/4-1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 cups prepared rice
1 lime, cut into wedges for serving

Instructions

In a large skillet, heat 2 Tablespoons dressing over medium heat. Add shrimp and stir to cook for about a minute.

Stir in the remaining dressing, continue to cook, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink. About 1-2 minutes.

Dish rice onto each plate, or a shallow bowl, divide shrimp and sauce over each rice portion. Sprinkle with cilantro, serve with lime wedges.

Notes

A Taste of Home Recipe

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 376Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 951mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 20g

Nutrition isn't always accurate.

Here are a couple more of our favorite shrimp recipes:

Sweet Heat Asian Grilled Shrimp

Salmon & Shrimp with Lemon Caper Sauce

Blackened Shrimp & Crispy Chilled Cucumbers

Shrimp Pad Thai Wonder Pot

Shrimp and Crab Pasta

Ginger & Basil Fried Rice

If you make this recipe, I’d love to know! Snap a picture, share the photo on social media with the hashtag #AnAffairFromTheHeart – I’d love to see what you made! – Michaela

Sesame Cilantro Shrimp