Shrimp Teriyaki

⏱ 23 mins 🍽 8-18 serving(s) 🌶 japanese 🏷 High Protein

This Japanese teriyaki shrimp recipe is a tribute to a cherished family memory. It features raw shrimp coated in a simple, quickly simmered sauce made from soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and ginger. The prawns are then broiled briefly until perfectly cooked. The entire process takes only 23 minutes, making it an ideal high-protein meal for a gathering.

Shrimp Teriyaki

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 lbs medium size raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)

Method

  1. Combine the soy sauce, sugar, oil, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, and water in a small pan.
  2. Simmer the mixture while stirring continuously until it thickens, which should take about 1 minute, then allow it to cool.
  3. Toss the peeled and deveined shrimp in the sauce to coat them, then drain any extra sauce away.
  4. Arrange the shrimp on a broiler pan rack and broil them for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are fully cooked.
  5. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a platter and serve them immediately while hot.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium1174000 mg

Recipe details

CategoryHigh Protein
Cuisinejapanese
AuthorMia 3