Sesame Shrimp with Cilantro-Lime Sauce Recipe
24 medium uncooked shrimp (about 1 pound), peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons white sesame seeds, toasted 24 small metal skewers or wooden toothpicks (if using toothpicks, soak them in water for 30 minutes beforehand so they don’t burn in the oven) 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/4 teaspoon powdered cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon light sesame oil 2 scallions, cleaned and finely chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss shrimp with vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Dip one side of each shrimp in toasted sesame seeds. Skewer with a toothpick. When oven is heated, place skewered shrimp (sesame seeds on top) on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake 5 to 7 minutes, until shrimp are firm to the touch. For the dipping sauce, put remaining ingredients into a bowl and mix until blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with the warm sh...