Sautéed Shrimp with Miso and Sesame
Quick-cooked shrimp in a savory miso and sesame sauce, finished with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty, restaurant-quality dinner. This japanese-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs shrimp, rice wine, white miso paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp
- 2 tbsp rice wine
- 1 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp scallions
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 1 lb shrimp dry with paper towels and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves.
- Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Step 4: Pour the miso sauce into the skillet, stirring to combine. Add 1/4 cup water and simmer for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp.
- Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup sesame seeds and cook for 1 minute until toasted. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped scallions.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed Shrimp with Miso and Sesame take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Sautéed Shrimp with Miso and Sesame?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep shrimp from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Shrimp with Miso and Sesame?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sautéed Shrimp with Miso and Sesame for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Sautéed Shrimp with Miso and Sesame?
Japanese seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
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Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
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Substituted chicken for tofu and it worked beautifully.
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Love how the Japanese come through in every bite.
