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Teriyaki BBQ Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Cultural Context

Originating from Japan, teriyaki refers to a cooking technique that involves grilling food with a sweet soy sauce glaze. Teriyaki BBQ Grilled Shrimp Skewers are a popular dish at summer barbecues and festivals, showcasing the balance of sweet and savory flavors. Today, this dish has gained international popularity, often seen at backyard gatherings and restaurants around the world, adapted with various proteins and vegetables.

JapaneseJPmain
40 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 pound raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2- to 1-inch thick slices, then cut in half
3 red and orange bell peppers, cleaned and cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce, store-bought or homemade
2 tbsp fish sauce
1-2 tbsp chili garlic sauce
bamboo or metal skewers

teriyaki sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + honey

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while still providing flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based protein alternative that is often less expensive.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds provide a similar crunch at a lower cost.

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Canned pineapple is often less expensive and available year-round.

1

If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water while preparing the ingredients. Clean the shrimp.

2

Mix the Teriyaki BBQ Sauce ingredients in a bowl and add the shrimp to the marinade, while you chop the veggies and pineapple. Cut, slice, peel, and/or core vegetables and fruit as needed.

3

Heat the grill to 400 degrees F. Slide pieces of the veggies, pineapple, and shrimp onto skewers in an alternating order as desired.

4

Brush the skewers with the Teriyaki BBQ Sauce you used to marinate the shrimp. Discard the remaining marinade. Grill 2 minutes per side, flipping once. Serve warm.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

grillbamboo or metal skewers

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfishsoysesame

Also Known As

Teriyaki Shrimp SkewersGrilled Teriyaki Shrimp
Local Name: 照り焼きBBQエビ串焼き

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