Sweet and Savory Sesame Shrimp and Cucumber

Sesame Shrimp and Smashed Cucumber Salad

This easy meal is perfect for those busy weeknights.

Total Time 20 minutes Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil divided
• 1 lb medium shrimp peeled and deveined
• 5 tsp reduced-sodium soy sacue divided
• 2 cups thinly sliced cucumbers
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 2 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1 garlic clove minced

Instructions

1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp; cook 3 minutes on each side. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce; cook 30 seconds.
2. Place remaining 2 tablespoons oil, remaining 2 teaspoons soy sauce, and remaining ingredients in a large ziplock bag; seal and shake. Lay bag flat on a cutting board. Use a rolling pin or the side of a knife to gently smash cucumber mixture a few times so that slices just begin to break into large pieces. Serve cucumber mixture with shrimp.