Explore Nepal - Culinary - Recipes - Himalayan Sesame Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs. medium-sized shrimp, cleaned, deveined and butterflied
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup mushroom, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon jimbu (dried herb found in the Himalayas)
• 1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds, pureed in water to paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 tablespoon hot chili paste
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• Salt and Pepper
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro for garnish