Description
Succulent teriyaki shrimp delight blends Japanese-inspired flavors with zesty ingredients. Quick marinades and precise cooking techniques ensure delectable results you can confidently recreate at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 grams) shrimp, large, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsps brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cups pineapple, fresh, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz (227 grams) sugar snap peas
- 0.75 cup yellow onion, sweet, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp cornstarch, mixed with 2 tbsps cold water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauce Creation: Whisk soy sauce, water, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, honey, and sesame oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Thickening Process: Mix cornstarch with cold water, gradually pour into simmering sauce, and boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce reaches a silky, glossy consistency. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Shrimp Preparation: Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat, add seasoned shrimp, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until pink and slightly curled. Transfer to a clean plate.
- Vegetable Sautéing: In the same pan, add more vegetable oil and stir-fry bell peppers, onions, snap peas, and pineapple chunks for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp and caramelized.
- Combining Flavors: Return cooked shrimp to the pan with sautéed vegetables, pour prepared teriyaki sauce over the mixture, and gently toss to ensure even coating. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Finishing Touch: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the dish for a nutty garnish and added texture. Serve hot and enjoy the Teriyaki Shrimp Delight.
Notes
- Sauce Consistency Check: Whisk and stir continuously to prevent burning and ensure smooth, glossy texture without lumps.
- Shrimp Cooking Tip: Watch for pink color and slight curl as signs of perfect doneness; overcooking makes shrimp tough and rubbery.
- Heat Management: Use high heat for quick searing to lock in shrimp’s natural sweetness and maintain crisp vegetable texture.
- Flavor Absorption Technique: Let the dish simmer briefly after adding sauce to allow ingredients to absorb teriyaki’s rich, caramelized flavors completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg