Description
Learn how to make delicious teriyaki shrimp skewers with our easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for grilling season or a quick weeknight meal!
Ingredients
- – 1 1/2 – 2 1/2 pounds (680 – 1134 g) shrimp
- – 1 ½ cups (355 ml) cold water
- – ¾ cup (150 g) packed brown sugar
- – ½ cup (120 ml) soy sauce (I used low sodium)
- – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder
- – 3 tablespoons (45 ml) cornstarch
- – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil
- – cilantro – roughly chopped
- – sesame seeds – (optional)
Instructions
- Pour the water, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, cornstarch, and sesame oil into a medium saucepan and mix well. Heat the mixture over a medium flame, stirring until it becomes thick, then set it aside to cool.
- Pour half of the prepared sauce into a container with a lid, add the shrimp, and let them soak for 15 minutes.
- Place the shrimp onto skewers, discarding the marinade sauce afterward. Grill the shrimp on a preheated grill at medium heat, cooking each side for 5-6 minutes until they turn pink and are fully cooked.
- Serve the shrimp right away, drizzling with the remaining sauce and garnishing with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Marinate the shrimp for a minimum of 15 minutes to ensure they fully absorb the flavors of the sauce.
- Discard the marinade sauce used for soaking the shrimp before grilling to avoid any potential contamination.
- Enhance the dish’s presentation by garnishing with fresh cilantro for a burst of flavor and color.
