Teriyaki Shrimps – Treat

Teriyaki Shrimps are a perfect combination of sweet and salty flavors. This dish is a treat for seafood lovers and is quite easy to make. You’ll be surprised how quick you’ll have a restaurant-quality meal on your table.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of large shrimps, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup mirin (or white wine)
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Sesame seeds and scallions for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, toss the shrimps with corn starch.
2. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, honey, garlic, and sesame oil.
3. Heat up the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add in the shrimps and stir-fry until pink and lightly seared on both sides, for about 2-3 minutes.
4. Pour the teriyaki sauce into the skillet and let it bubble up, stirring occasionally for about 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimps. Remove skillet from heat.
5. Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped scallions over the teriyaki shrimps to garnish.
6. Serve over a bed of fluffy rice, or pair with some steamed vegetables.

Verdict:

This Teriyaki Shrimp Treat is a stunning dish. This is a great way to enjoy seafood without having to much-work to do. The sweet, salty, and tangy flavors of the Teriyaki sauce are perfectly balanced and complement the shrimps very well. This dish is one of the best recipes to impress your guests or to enjoy with family and friends.

Serving Suggestions:

Teriyaki shrimps can be served over a bed of jasmine rice or quinoa, with some steamed broccoli or Brussels sprouts, or stir-fried veggies such as carrots, bell peppers, and medium-spiced red pepper flakes.