Shrimp Stir-Fry Recipe

For a romantic dinner for two, a quick meal, or a tasty snack, this shrimp stir-fry is very quick and easy to prepare. Sesame seeds and breadcrumbs bring crunchiness to this mediterranean inspired dish while garlic and parsley add fresh, green accents. You can serve these crunchy shrimps as the main course with white rice or as an appetizer with a salad. The only problem you can encounter is that you’ll end up wishing you had cooked more!

by Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2011. She specializes in savory recipes, quick dinner options, and holiday menus. She is a professionally trained cook and worked as a consultant in the hospitality industry.

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Updated Sep 4, 2025

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Ingredients list for the shrimp stir-fry Recipe

Serves 2:

• 0.6 pound (300g) shelled shrimp tails (frozen shrimps are fine)
• 1 clove of garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 egg
• Olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

Method

1. Slightly beat the egg in a bowl. In another bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, sesame seeds, crushed garlic, and chopped parsley. Heat oil in a large skillet.
2. Dip the shrimp tails into the beaten egg, then coat with the breadcrumbs mixture. Sear the shrimps, season lightly with salt and pepper.
3. When shrimps are golden, transfer to plates and accompany with basmati rice.

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Shrimp Stir-Fry Recipe

Author: Christina Cherrier  |  Servings: 2

Prep Time: 10 min  |   Cook Time: 15 min

For a romantic dinner for two, a quick meal or a tasty snack, this shrimp stir-fry is very quick and easy to prepare.

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• 0.6 pound (300g) shelled shrimp tails (frozen shrimps are fine)
• 1 clove of garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 egg
• Olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

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Instructions

1. Slightly beat the egg in a bowl. In another bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, sesame seeds, crushed garlic, and chopped parsley. Heat oil in a large skillet.
2. Dip the shrimp tails into the beaten egg, then coat with the breadcrumbs mixture. Sear the shrimps, season lightly with salt and pepper.
3. When shrimps are golden, transfer to plates and accompany with basmati rice.

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