Crispy Sesame Popcorn Shrimp

This quick and easy Crispy Sesame Popcorn Shrimp is ready in less than 30 minutes with a honey sweetened sauce that's to die for! This recipe goes great with Creamy Brussels sprouts with Bacon

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Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 18 oz pre-batterd shrimp

For the Rice:

• 2 cups long grain rice

• 2 1/3 cups water

For the Sauce:

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 3 tbsp honey

• 3 tbsp brown sugar

• 2 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 1/2 tsp chili garlic paste

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 tsp ginger, minced

• 2 tbsp corn starch

• 1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non stick spray. Spread shrimp into an even layer and bake for 10 minutes, flip/stir the shrimp and continue to bake for another 5 to 7 minutes, until crispy.

2. In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. then add the rice and stir. Reduce the heat, cover the rice, and let it simmer for 25 minutes. Check it after 20 minutes to see if all the water has evaporated. If it has, the rice is ready. If not, replace the lid and let the rice simmer an additional 5 minutes.

3. Meanwhile whisk together the ingredients (except for the cornstarch) for the sauce in a medium dish. Remove two tablespoons of the sauce to a separate small dish and set aside. Pour the sauce liquid into a large skillet or wok over medium high heat and bring to a small boil. Let simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes.

4. Add the cornstarch to the reserved sauce liquid and stir to combine. Add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet and stir until thickened. Once the popcorn shrimp is done cooking toss immediately into the sauce and stir to coat. Serve over rice, sprinkle with sesame seeds.

5. Enjoy!

Recipe from: https://iwashyoudry.com/crispy-sesame-popcorn-shrimp/