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Teriyaki Shrimp Recipe

Teriyaki Shrimp Recipe features juicy shrimp coated in a homemade teriyaki sauce made with soy sauce, honey, garlic, and fresh ginger.
Ready in only 30 minutes.
Perfect for serving over rice with steamed vegetables
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Prep Time 19 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian-Inspired

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp

  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

For Serving

  • Cooked white rice
  • Steamed broccoli or mixed vegetables
  • Sliced green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions
 

Make the Teriyaki Sauce

  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the grated ginger, minced garlic, brown sugar, honey, white wine vinegar, soy sauce, and black pepper until smooth.
  • Marinate the Shrimp
  • Place the shrimp in a medium bowl.
  • Pour about 2 tablespoons of the teriyaki sauce over the shrimp.
  • Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated.
  • Refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Cook the Shrimp

  • Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Arrange the shrimp in a single layer.
  • Cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  • Transfer the shrimp to a clean plate.
  • Thicken the Sauce
  • Pour the remaining teriyaki sauce into the skillet and bring it to a gentle boil.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth.
  • Stir the slurry into the simmering sauce.
  • Reduce the heat to low and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce becomes glossy and thick.

Finish the Dish

  • Return the shrimp to the skillet.
  • Toss gently until every shrimp is coated in the thickened teriyaki sauce.
  • Cook for another minute, just until heated through.
  • Serve
  • Spoon the Teriyaki Shrimp Recipe over warm white rice.
  • Add steamed broccoli, snap peas, or your favorite vegetables.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving

Notes

Fresh or frozen shrimp both work well in this recipe. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely and pat them dry before marinating. Pair this dish with steamed vegetables like broccoli, carrots, green beans, or bok choy for a complete meal. Leftover teriyaki shrimp also makes an excellent filling for rice bowls or lettuce wraps.