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Teriyaki Shrimp Recipe
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Easy Teriyaki Shrimp

Super Easy Teriyaki Shrimp. Tender shrimp sautéed in a homemade teriyaki sauce. Takes less than 15 minutes to make!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian American, Chinese, Japanese
Keyword: Easy Shrimp Tacos, easy teriyaki shrimp recipe, teriyaki shrimp
Servings: 4 Servings
Author: Kelley Simmons

Ingredients

Teriyaki Sauce

  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon ginger minced
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ⅛ cup water
  • 2-3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

Shrimp

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined with tails on, if desired
  • green onions, if desired
  • sesame seeds, if desired

Instructions

  • Add 1 clove minced garlic, ½ teaspoon ginger, ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ⅛ cup water, 2-3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil to a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl whisk together 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water. Slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan.
  • Simmer whisking constantly until sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound large shrimp and saute until fully cooked, for about 5 minutes.
  • Pour the teriyaki sauce over the shrimp and stir to coat.
  • Serve immediately with green onions, and sesame seeds, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 576mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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