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title: Sesame Shrimp
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/sesame-shrimp-w39-57c48b8db5793f2e798b4568
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
time required: 35 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Shellfish
  - Soy
tags:
  - Gluten Free
  - Child Friendly
  - Kid Friendly
  - Stir-Fry
  - Seafood
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 404
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - {theme: Flavor, text: The hoisin glaze creates a delicious sweet caramelization that makes this stir-fry stand out from others.}
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/sesame-shrimp.avif"
---

Wash and dry all produce. Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a #medium pot{}, bring @water{3%cups} and a large pinch of @salt{1%tsp} to a boil. Halve @zucchini{2%pieces} lengthwise, then cut into ¼-inch half-moons. Thinly slice @scallions{2%pieces}. Mince @garlic{2%cloves}. Peel and finely grate @ginger{1%inch}. Add @jasmine rice{1%cup} to the boiling water. Cover and reduce to a low simmer for ~{15%minutes} until tender.

Toss zucchini on a #baking sheet{} with a large drizzle of @olive oil{2%tbsp} and a pinch of salt and @pepper{1%tsp}. Place in the oven for ~{15%minutes}, flipping halfway through, until slightly golden brown.

In a #medium bowl{}, toss together @shrimp{8%oz}, @hoisin sauce{3%tbsp}, garlic, and half the ginger until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Add scallions and remaining ginger. Cook, tossing, for ~{2%minutes} until soft and slightly golden. Transfer to the pot with the rice, stir to combine, and cover.

With about 4 minutes left on the rice, add the marinated shrimp to the same pan over high heat along with a large drizzle of olive oil. Cook, tossing, for ~{3%minutes} until shrimp are opaque and slightly charred on the outside.

Cut @lime{1%pieces} into wedges. Serve the shrimp on a bed of scallion rice with the roasted zucchini on the side. Sprinkle with @sesame seeds{1%tsp}. Serve with a lime wedge and enjoy.