Teriyaki Shrimp over rice is all you need to make your next weeknight dinner in a snap. It's all made in 20-minutes for a quick and easy healthy weeknight dinner.
Combine the ingredients by placing in a measuring cup and whisk. Set aside.
Shrimp
Prepare a baking sheet by layering it with paper towels. Set aside.
Defrost shrimp completely. Remove shell and devein shrimp by cutting a slit along the back and underbelly using a paring or steak knife to remove the black or white vein.
Wash the shrimp by running under cool water then place on the prepared baking sheet to absorb the excess water. Place another layer of paper towels on top of the shrimp and gently press to further absorb any moisture.
Season shrimp with onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, smoked paprika, parsley, black pepper, and toss in the flour. Make sure all the shrimp are coated.
Place a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add cooking oil to the skillet. When hot, add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer without overcrowding pan. Work in batches if necessary.
Cook shrimp for 2 minutes per side then place on a clean plate.
To the same skillet, pour in the teriyaki sauce and bring to a gentle boil then to a simmer until thickened (test by seeing if the back of the spoon is coated). Add shrimp back to the skillet and spoon sauce over each shrimp multiple times to make sure they are well coated.
Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice of half a lime.
Serve over white or brown rice and garnish with the green parts of a green onion and ENJOY.
Notes
Shrimp should be thoroughly dried in order to get a beautiful sear.
It's VERY IMPORTANT that the shrimp are not overcooked; therefore, sear the shrimp for 2 minutes per side as they will continue to heat through once they are added to the hot teriyaki sauce.
Lightly dredge the shrimp in all-purpose flour before searing as this will help in thickening the sauce.
Use large or jumbo shrimp instead of the smaller sized shrimp (large plump shrimp are best).
This recipe comes together quickly have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go and next to your skillet also have your rice made prior to starting on the shrimp.
Use raw frozen shrimp and not precooked shrimp from the grocery store.
Defrost shrimp completely by placing in a bowl of cold water or thawing the shrimp in the fridge overnight.