How to make Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry

teriyaki sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + honey

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while maintaining flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a cost-effective protein alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and can be used for frying.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Flour is commonly available and can thicken sauces.

Heat up wok on medium high, add 1 tbsp oil and 1/2 tsp sesame oil.

Add garlic, chili, ginger and the whites of green onion. Sauté for a couple of minutes until fragrant.

Dry shrimp with paper towel before cooking.

Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper. Sauté till halfway cooked, about 6 minutes.

Add teriyaki sauce and continue to sauté until well coated and shrimp are fully cooked.

Garnish with greens of green onion and serve with rice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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