Homemade Teriyaki Shrimp

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Sweet and full of umami, this shrimp dish with homemade teriyaki sauce works as a light lunch, or as a main, with some steamed broccoli or a salad on the side.

Ingredients

1 pound frozen raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup coconut aminos
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1 teaspoon brown sugar, or to taste
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons water
2 cups steamed white rice
1 tablespoon sliced green onions
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Directions

1 Place frozen shrimp in a single layer on a metal pan and set aside.
2 Combine coconut aminos, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, and sesame oil in a large skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat, 3 to 4 minutes.
3 Add shrimp to the boiling sauce in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and cook until shrimp curls into a "C" shape and changes color from white and pink, 2 to 3 minutes.
4 Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl, stirring to remove lumps. Add slurry to the skillet and cook, stirring briskly, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Serve over hot cooked rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.