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Teriyaki Shrimp

Cultural Context

Teriyaki shrimp is a popular dish in Japanese cuisine, known for its sweet and savory sauce that enhances the natural flavors of the shrimp. Traditionally, teriyaki refers to a cooking technique that involves grilling or broiling food with a glaze of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. This dish is often served with rice and vegetables, making it a balanced meal. Today, teriyaki has gained worldwide popularity, with many variations that include different proteins and vegetables, appealing to diverse tastes.

JapaneseJPmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb shrimp
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 cups white rice

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine + sugar

Rice vinegar + sugar mimics the sweetness and acidity of mirin.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based alternative that absorbs flavors well.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more affordable cooking oil.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is gluten-free and often similarly priced.

1

Prepare the shrimp by peeling and deveining, ensuring it is clean.

2

Season the shrimp on both sides with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.

3

Heat up a pan and add vegetable oil until it's nice and hot.

4

Sear the shrimp over medium-high heat for about 1-2 minutes on each side, being careful not to overcook them.

5

Set the seared shrimp aside once cooked.

6

If needed, add a bit more oil to the pan and sauté the garlic over low heat for about 30 seconds to a minute.

7

Add grated ginger to the pan and continue to sauté for another 30 seconds to a minute.

8

Pour soy sauce directly into the pan to add flavor, then add water to deglaze the pan, scraping up the brown bits.

9

Add brown sugar and rice wine vinegar to the mixture, along with more water as needed.

10

Stir in sesame oil and mix well, tasting for flavor.

11

Prepare a slurry by mixing cornstarch with water, then add it to the pan and stir immediately, turning off the heat to avoid overcooking the sauce.

12

Return the seared shrimp to the pan and gently toss to coat in the sauce.

13

Optionally, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the dish before serving.

14

Serve the teriyaki shrimp over cooked white rice.

Cooking Techniques

mixingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large skilletmixing bowlsmall bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfishsoy

Also Known As

Shrimp TeriyakiEbi Teriyaki
Local Name: 照り焼きエビ

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