Description
Teriyaki Shrimp is a delightful dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors, featuring succulent shrimp glazed in a glossy teriyaki sauce. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable dining experience, making it ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Serve it over rice or alongside vibrant vegetables for a meal that is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them under cold water for about 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the teriyaki sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about two minutes.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for approximately two minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce mixture over the cooked shrimp; stir well and simmer for another one to two minutes until fully coated.
- Serve with rice or vegetables, garnished with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg