Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined with tails on, if desired)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger (minced)
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (It is important to use low sodium. I find regular makes the sauce too salty)
  • 1/8 cup water
  • 2-3 tablespoons brown sugar (depending on how sweet you like it)
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • green onions for garnish (if desired)
  • sesame seeds for garnish (if desired)

Instruction

  • Add garlic, ginger, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, vinegar and sesame oil to a medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl whisk together cornstarch and water.
  • Slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan.
  • Simmer whisking constantly until sauce has thickened up (about 1-2 minutes).
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet.
  • Add shrimp and saute until fully cooked.
  • Add teriyaki sauce to the shrimp and stir to coat.
  • Serve immediately with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.