Air Fryer Sesame Shrimp

If you love sesame flavor, this lighter shrimp recipe is for you. The combination of crisp vegetables and shrimp in this flavorful marinade is divine. Serve on brown rice, couscous or quinoa for a wholesome meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Servings: Servings

Calories: 141kcal

Ingredients

1 pound (454 g) raw shrimp , peeled and de-veined
10 snow peas , or sugar snap peas, halved (amount is approximate)
1/2 bell pepper , sliced into strips
1 Tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
1 Tablespoon (15 ml) fresh minced ginger
1 Tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce , or to taste (use Tamari for Gluten Free)
2 teaspoons (10 ml) sesame seed oil
2 teaspoons (10 ml) vinegar
2 teaspoons (10 ml) hot sauce (optional)
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) toasted sesame seeds
additional salt and pepper , to taste

Equipment

Air Fryer

Instructions

In bowl, combine shrimp and vegetables.
In another bowl, whisk together the oil, garlic powder, ginger, soy sauce, sesame seed oil, vinegar and hot sauce.
Pour the sauce over the shrimp and vegetables. Stir to evenly coat and combine all the ingredients together.
Spread evenly into the air fryer basket/tray.
Air Fry at 380°F/193°C for 10 minutes. Flip or toss the shrimp.
Continue to Air Fry at 380°F/193°C for 6-10 minutes or until shrimp are fully cooked and pink.
Season with salt and pepper, if needed. Garnish with sesame seeds.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian

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