Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This Shrimp Teriyaki Stir Fry is quick and delicious! Shrimp cooked in teriyaki sauce is tender and has that wonderful mixture of salty and sweet flavors. An easy and healthy dinner option that’s ready.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry, Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 310kcal

Author: Luda huang

Equipment

large pan

Ingredients

FOR THE STIR FRY:
1 1/4 lbs large shrimp peeled and deveined
3 cups of mixed vegetables snow peas, and sliced bell peppers
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
sliced green onions and sesame seeds
FOR THE SAUCE:
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cornstarch

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Instructions

Place the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in a small pot over medium-high heat.
Stir until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Turn up the heat to high and bring to a boil.
Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until dissolved. Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and boil for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Set sauce aside.
Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the vegetables and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables has started to brown and soften. When your vegetables are crisp-tender remove them from the pan and set aside.
you'll heat a skillet over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil the remaining 2 teaspoons.
Place the shrimp in the pan and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until just cooked through. Once they're fully cooked.
Add the vegetables back to the pan. Pour the sauce over the top and cook for 1-2 minutes over medium-high heat until warmed through.
Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

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