Description
Delicious teriyaki shrimp stir fry brings Pacific island flavors to your dinner table with quick-cooking, zesty ingredients. Crisp vegetables and succulent shrimp swim in a glossy, sweet-savory sauce, promising you a restaurant-quality meal in mere minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup (150 grams) snap peas
- 3 green onions, sliced
Seasonings and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) sesame seeds
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Serving:
- Cooked rice or noodles
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, adding vegetable oil to create an ideal cooking surface for quick and even preparation.
- Introduce seasoned shrimp to the hot skillet, cooking approximately 2-3 minutes until they transform to a vibrant pink and become fully opaque. Carefully transfer cooked shrimp to a separate plate.
- Utilize the same skillet to stir-fry bell peppers and snap peas, maintaining crisp texture and vibrant colors for roughly 3-4 minutes.
- Reintroduce the cooked shrimp into the vegetable mixture, generously coating everything with teriyaki sauce. Gently toss ingredients to ensure complete sauce coverage and uniform heating.
- Elevate the dish’s visual and flavor profile by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and freshly sliced green onions across the stir fry.
- Remove skillet from heat and immediately plate the teriyaki shrimp stir fry atop steamed rice or noodles, ensuring optimal temperature and taste experience.
- Serve immediately to preserve the dish’s texture and warmth, allowing diners to enjoy the harmonious blend of seafood, vegetables, and aromatic sauce.
Notes
- Opt for jumbo or large shrimp for the most succulent texture and substantial bite in each mouthful.
- Toast sesame seeds beforehand in a dry pan to enhance their nutty aroma and deepen their flavor profile.
- Keep vegetables crisp by avoiding overcooking; they should maintain a slight crunch for optimal taste and nutritional value.
- Select low-sodium teriyaki sauce if watching salt intake or swap with homemade sauce for better ingredient control.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg