A colorful cascade of succulent shrimp and stir-fried vegetables served over a bed of quinoa, drizzled with a golden tahini sauce. Garnished with hints of red chili flakes and lightly toasted sesame seeds, the dish pops with an irresistible fusion of color.

'Medi-Sino' Shrimp Stir-Fry with Lemon Tahini Drizzle

Name: 'Medi-Sino' Shrimp Stir-Fry with Lemon Tahini Drizzle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 1/2 pound Raw large shrimp shelled and deveined; 1 cup Quinoa; 2 cups Seasonal vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots; 2 cloves Garlic minced; 1 tablespoon Ginger minced; 2 tablespoons Tahini; 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tablespoon Low sodium soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon Red chili flakes; 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds lightly toasted; to taste Salt and pepper

A healthy, refreshing shrimp stir-fry with a twist.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Stir-Frying

Diet Friendly Mediterranean

Daily recipe · December 31, 2024

A little about this dish

Introducing a delightful fusion of Mediterranean and Chinese delicacies - the 'Medi-Sino' Shrimp Stir-Fry with Lemon Tahini Drizzle. This recipe marries Mediterranean staples like fresh shrimp, seasonal vegetables, lemons, and extra virgin olive oil with Chinese influences including a vegetable stir-fry and sesame seeds.

Ingredients (for 2)

Raw large shrimp — 1/2 pound — shelled and deveined
Quinoa — 1 cup
Seasonal vegetables — 2 cups — like bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots
Garlic — 2 cloves — minced
Ginger — 1 tablespoon — minced
Tahini — 2 tablespoons
Freshly squeezed lemon juice — 2 tablespoons
Low sodium soy sauce — 1 tablespoon
Red chili flakes — 1/2 teaspoon
Extra virgin olive oil — 2 tablespoons
Sesame seeds — 1 tablespoon — lightly toasted
Salt and pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍚➡️✅

Start by cooking quinoa as per the instructions given on the package. Afterwards, set it aside.
Step 2 — 🥘🔥🧄🌿

In a large wok or pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil at medium temperature. Add minced garlic and ginger, and stir until it releases its aroma.
Step 3 — 🦐🔥🍽️

Add the shrimp to the wok. Cook until the shrimp changes color, taking care not to overcook. Move the cooked shrimp to a separate plate.
Step 4 — 🔥🥦🥕🫑

In the same wok, cook the seasonal vegetables until they are crisp yet cooked.
Step 5 — 🥣🍋🌶️🥢

To make the sauce, thoroughly whisk together tahini, lemon juice, soy sauce, remaining olive oil, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
Step 6 — 🦐🥘🌶️

Bring the shrimp back to the wok. Add the prepared sauce and toss so that all the ingredients are evenly combined.
Step 7 — 🍛🍽️🍤

Serve the shrimp stir-fry atop the cooked quinoa. Drizzle extra sauce if needed and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

A final fox tip

For an extra layer of Chinese influence, consider adding a little five-spice powder to the stir-fry. Children can engage in the making by washing the veggies or stirring the sauce.