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
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 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

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Stir-Frying

Diet Friendly Mediterranean

Daily Recipe: December 31, 2024

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.

Additional

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.