Description
Teriyaki Shrimp Delight brings Japanese-inspired flavors straight to your kitchen with succulent shrimp glazed in a rich, sweet-savory sauce. Sizzling with umami and quick to prepare, this dish promises a delightful culinary experience you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables and Fruits:
- 1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 ounces (227 grams) sugar snap peas
- 0.75 cup sweet yellow onion, thinly sliced
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 0.5 cup water
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a luscious teriyaki sauce by whisking together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, honey, and sesame oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir the sauce continuously until the sugar completely dissolves and the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Create a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with a small amount of cold water, then gradually pour into the simmering sauce.
- Boil the sauce for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens to a silky, glossy consistency. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat.
- Add peeled and deveined shrimp to the hot pan, seasoning with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Sauté the shrimp for 2-3 minutes, turning once, until they turn pink and become slightly curled. Transfer to a clean plate.
- In the same pan, add another teaspoon (5 milliliters) of vegetable oil and introduce diced bell peppers, sliced onions, snap peas, and chopped pineapple chunks.
- Stir-fry the vegetables for 3-4 minutes until they become tender-crisp and slightly caramelized.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the pan with the sautéed vegetables.
- Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the shrimp and vegetables, gently tossing to ensure even coating.
- Simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to warm through.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the dish for a nutty garnish and added texture before serving hot.
Notes
- Crafting this teriyaki sauce requires precision, blending sweet and savory elements for a restaurant-quality finish.
- Selecting fresh, jumbo shrimp ensures tender, succulent protein that absorbs the rich marinade perfectly.
- Balancing vegetable textures creates a vibrant, colorful medley that complements the glossy teriyaki glaze.
- Cooking at high heat develops deep caramelization, enhancing the overall flavor complexity of the dish.
- Quick stir-frying technique locks in moisture and prevents overcooking delicate seafood and crisp vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg