Teriyaki Shrimp

Shrimp teriyaki is my go-to meal when I’m feeling a little run down and tempted to buy takeout for the family. It’s super easy, and I can still feel good about giving my boys a home-cooked meal. 😅 Did I mention it comes together crazy fast? You can literally have this dish on the table in under a half hour—20 minutes even! Since it’s so convenient, it’s also one of my favorite meal prep options when I’m trying to get ahead for the week. I’m a big fan of homemade sauces, and teriyaki sauce is no exception. It’s sweet and salty and just sticky enough to coat the shrimp, making them insanely flavorful. Give it a try and see if you don’t love it as much as I do!

Recipe Ingredients

How to Make Teriyaki Shrimp

The Teriyaki Sauce

Teriyaki Mixture – In a small mixing bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, brown sugar, honey, white wine, soy sauce, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients combine. (Photo 1) Marinate – Place shrimp in a medium bowl, add about two tablespoons of the teriyaki mixture, and toss until it completely coats all the shrimp. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes. (Photos 2-3)

The Shrimp

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook Shrimp – Then, add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for a minute or two per side until pink. Remove them from the pan and transfer to a plate. (Photo 4) Make Sauce – Add the teriyaki sauce to the pan and bring to a boil. Thicken – In a small bowl, whisk two tablespoons of water and cornstarch until smooth, and add it to the sauce, stirring until fully combined. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until the sauce thickens. (Photos 5-6) Add the shrimp back to the pan and stir them to coat evenly with the sauce. Cook for about one more minute. (Photo 7) Serve over white rice and veggies garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Cauliflower rice works, too, for a grain-free dinner. (Photo 8)

Recipe Variations

Tips and Tricks

Make-Ahead Instructions

Feel free to make this dish a day or two ahead of time. Store the teriyaki shrimp in the fridge in an airtight container. Then pop it in the microwave or heat it on the stovetop over medium when ready to enjoy. Heat it just until heated through to avoid overcooking the shrimp.

Serving and Storage Instructions

Serve teriyaki shrimp hot atop a steaming bed of rice. Shrimp teriyaki also makes a cute appetizer. If you have leftovers, you can keep them in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-5 days—reheat them as noted above.

What Goes With Teriyaki Shrimp

I love this dish with either sticky rice, coconut fried rice, or jasmine rice. It goes great with traditional stir-fried veggies, but grilled pineapple is a great way to dress it up a little more. To make your meal more like a fun takeout night, serve it with pulled pork egg rolls or crab rangoon. 🤩