Sesame Shrimp

This is a super fast and flavorful shrimp and noodle dish with tones of garlic, a touch of sichuan, and sesame.

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 4 tablespoons butter

• 6 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon sichuan peppercorns, crushed

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons Mirin

• 1 teaspoon fish sauce

• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

• 1 pound noodles (soba, ramen or spaghetti)

• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Bring a large salted pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles to al dente.

2. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the garlic and sichuan and cook for 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook for about a minute per side. Add the soy sauce, mirin, fish sauce and sesame oil. Cook for 1 minute.

3. Add a splash of pasta water then toss the shrimp and sauce with the noodles. Top with sesame seeds.

Takes 20 minutes

Serves 4