Go Back
+ servings
Quick and easy pan fried shrimp and vegetables, tossed with pasta and coated with an addictive spicy sesame sauce. #mustlovehomecooking

Sesame Shrimp Pasta

Quick and easy pan fried shrimp and vegetables, tossed with pasta and coated with an addictive spicy sesame sauce.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time :10 minutes
Cook Time :20 minutes
Total Time :30 minutes
Servings :4
Calories :455
Course :Dinner

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces spaghetti pasta
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 4 stalks green onion chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 cloves minced garlic

For Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Garnish

  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional

Instructions 

  • In a small bowl, mix chicken broth, sriracha, soy sauce and brown sugar. Set aside.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Add broccoli to cooking pasta during last 5 minutes of cooking time.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 2 – 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
  • Remove skillet from stove and allow to slightly cool. Reduce heat to medium. Return skillet to stove and heat sesame oil. Add shredded carrot and green onions. Cook 4 – 5 minutes until crisp-ender. Add garlic and cook until fragrant and golden, about 1 minute.
  • Drain pasta and broccoli. Add pasta, sauce mixture and shrimp to skillet, tossing to coat. Cook over medium heat 1 - 2 minutes until heated thru. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve. 

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Sesame Shrimp Pasta
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
455
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
 
286
mg
95
%
Sodium
 
2199
mg
96
%
Potassium
 
592
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
 
58
g
19
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
10
g
11
%
Protein
 
35
g
70
%
Vitamin A
 
5755
IU
115
%
Vitamin C
 
55
mg
67
%
Calcium
 
251
mg
25
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

© Copyright Christine Mello for Must Love Home. We would love for you to share a link to this recipe but please do not copy/paste the recipe instructions to websites or social media. We are happy for you to share a photo with a link back to this website instead.