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Sesame Crusted Shrimp With Cilantro-lime Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients

24 small metal skewers or wooden toothpicks (if using toothpicks, soak them in water for 30 mins before using so that they don't burn in the o) .
1 tbsp soy sauce .
1/2 c mayonnaise .
2 tbsps sliced cilantro .
24 medium uncooked shrimp, peeled & deveined (about 1 lb) .
1 tbsp fresh lime juice .
2 scallions, cleaned & sliced .
4 tbsps white sesame seeds, toasted .
2 tbsps vegetable oil .
1/4 tsp salt .
1 tsp light sesame oil .
1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper .
1/4 tsp powdered cayenne pepper

Directions

Step #1 Preheat oven to 400°F.
Step #2 Toss the shrimp with the vegetable oil, salt, & pepper.
Step #3 Dip one side of each shrimp in the toasted sesame seeds.
Step #4 Skewer with a toothpick.
Step #5 When the oven is heated, place the skewered shrimp (sesame seeds on top) on a foil wrap-lined baking sheet & bake 5 to 7 mins, until the shrimp are firm to the touch.
Step #6 For the dipping sauce, put the remaining ingredients into bowl & mix until mixed.
Step #7 Spice up to taste with salt & pepper.
Step #8 Serve with the warm shrimp.
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