Shrimp, Sesame Seed Crusted

By arthurlemay

Served with sesame noodles makes a great dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup hulled sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons King Arthur flour
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 12 large shrimp (about 1/2 pound), peeled and deveined
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• Sesame noodles (see recipe)

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water and set aside.

In another small bowl, combine sesame seeds, flour, salt, pepper and five-spice powder.

Dip the shrimp in the egg mixture and then in sesame seed mixture to coat. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and sauté until cooked through and the sesame seed crust is golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.

Serve shrimp on a bed of sesame noodles.