Steamed Shrimp With Sesame Mayo Dip Recipe

Make the dip: Toast the sesame seeds by adding the black and white sesame seeds into a dry stainless steel pan over medium-high heat. Continuously toss the seeds using a spatula. Remove from the heat once  the white sesame seeds turn a light brown. Set aside in a small bowl to cool.

In a small saucepan, heat soy sauce, MSG, and sugar over low heat. Once sugar is dissolved, turn up heat to medium-high and bring soy sauce to a boil. Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat, and pour in a slow steady stream into a bowl with the egg yolks while whisking briskly. (This will temper and cook the egg yolks.) Set aside to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, whisk sesame oil into the soy sauce mixture. Then, whisk in the mayonnaise. Set aside.

Cook the shrimp: Fill a large pot with 4 cups of water and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer.Place prepared shrimps in a steamer basket or bowl and place in the pot above the simmering water. Cook until pink, 7-12 minutes. Serve cooked shrimps immediately with the dip. If desired, shell the cooked shrimp before serving.