Bring the dining-out experience into your home with our easy teriyaki shrimp recipe. It combines the juiciness of shrimp with the boldness of teriyaki, proving that you don't need a reservation to enjoy restaurant-quality flavors.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 green onions, sliced
optional: hot cooked rice and sesame seeds
Directions
In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water until smooth. Stir in soy sauce, remaining 1/4 cup water, brown sugar, vinegar and sesame oil.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 4-6 minutes. Add ginger and garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer.
Whisk soy sauce mixture; add to pan. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Sprinkle with green onions. If desired, serve with rice and sesame seeds.