INGREDIENTS
3 Tbsp. white sesame seeds
3 to 4 garlic cloves
Pinch plus 1/8 tsp. kosher salt, divided
1 tsp. turmeric
½ tsp. red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, plus more to coat, divided
12 oz. medium-large shrimp*, peeled and deveined
PREPARATION
• Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until they start to brown slightly. Remove from heat immediately and set aside.
• Add pinch of salt to the garlic and mash with the side of a knife to form a paste. Mix together the garlic paste, turmeric, red pepper flakes, 1/8 teaspoon salt and a few drops of oil in a bowl. Toss the shrimp in the mixture until coated.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet, add the shrimp and cook 2 minutes, then flip and cook 2 minutes more, until shrimp is opaque. Remove from heat, toss with the toasted sesame seeds and serve.
This article appears in January 2014.