Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp
Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp is a quick and easy dinner idea that is loaded with flavor. Shrimp is threaded on wooden skewers and grilled to perfection.
Servings: 6
Calories: 132kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Large Raw Shrimp peeled deveined, tails-on
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- Scallions thinly sliced for serving
- Sesame Seeds for serving
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/2 Lemon juiced
- 2 teaspoon minced Garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon Water
Instructions
- Add all the sauce ingredients to a saucepan and thoroughly whisk to combine all the ingredients.
- Heat over medium high heat until the mixture just starts to boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook at a low boil for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove half of the sauce to a separate bowl and set aside.
- Stir the shrimp into the remaining sauce in the saucepan.
- Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes while the shrimp marinades in the sauce.
- Preheat a grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees F). Rub the oil on the grates of the grill to keep the shrimp from sticking.
- Thread the shrimp gently onto the wooden skewers.
- Place the skewers directly on the hot grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Brush the shrimp with the reserved sauce.
- Serve warm topped with the scallions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Notes
Refrigerate the leftover shrimp in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1511mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg
