How Do I Store Leftovers?

Store leftover hoisin shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

How Long Will This Food Last in the Refrigerator?

Leftovers are best if eaten within a day or two of being prepared.

Reheat this easy hoisin shrimp in the microwave using short bursts so as not to over cook the shrimp.

This Grilled Hoisin Shrimp recipe is utterly irresistible. Full of rich flavours this recipe can be made in under an hour.

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Clean the Shrimp: With a sharp knife, score down the back of the shrimp all the way down to the shell where its legs are, i.e. butterfly the shrimp. Remove the thin, digestive tract with the tip of the knife. Repeat with the rest of the shrimp. Rinse the shrimp under running water and pat dry with paper towels. Arrange in a single layer on a baking tray and set aside.
Toast the Sesame Seeds: Pour the seeds in a dry pan over medium heat. Keep stirring until they are golden and fragrant, for about 5 minutes. Set aside.
Place the oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, hoisin sauce and apricot jam in a small pot. Give it a stir and let the mixture bubble for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let the marinade cool down.
Preheat the grill to its highest setting.
Baste the shrimp abundantly with the hoisin marinade. Transfer the tray to the grill as close to the heat as possible. It took my shrimp about 5 minutes to cook. The shrimp should be completely pink and slightly charred.
Transfer the shrimp to a warmed serving platter and scatter the toasted sesame seeds over them. Serve immediately with leek and mushroom noodles. Enjoy!

If you’re not in a rush, you can marinate the shrimp for up to 4 hours. Simply place all the shrimp in a large bowl and pour the cooled hoisin marinade over them. Mix well until all shrimp surfaces are covered. Leave in the fridge until ready to grill.
Decorate with snipped chives to make the prawns even prettier!
For great results, you can cook the shrimp on the barbecue.
Don’t forget the finger bowls!
If you’re wheat and gluten intolerant, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
There will be some marinade left. You can make double the amount of prawns to use it up.