By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
348 cal · 20 min
Sesame Teriyaki Shrimp
Recipe GLPR53b6eb4d51ea16
A vibrant Japanese-inspired dish featuring succulent medium shrimp coated in a glossy, savory-sweet teriyaki sauce infused with sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. The sauce thickens to a silky consistency and clings beautifully to each shrimp. This dish is naturally high in protein and low in fat, making it a nutritious and flavorful main course that comes together in about 20 minutes.
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Ingredients
1 cup water
0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Directions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine the water, low-sodium soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and ground ginger. Whisk the ingredients together until well blended and bring the mixture to a boil.
While the sauce is coming to a boil, whisk the cornstarch and cold water together in a small bowl until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Once the sauce reaches a boil, gradually stir the cornstarch slurry into the boiling sauce, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to stir until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 2 minutes.
Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the thickened sauce and increase the heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink throughout and have reached an internal temperature of 145°F, approximately 3 to 5 minutes depending on shrimp size.
Transfer the sesame teriyaki shrimp to a serving platter or individual plates. Serve over steamed rice and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Comments
This dish leverages North Carolina's coastal shrimp supply and relies on shelf-stable pantry staples—soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, cornstarch—that every Charlotte grocery chain stocks, so no special trips are required. The 20-minute claim is honest for cooking but doesn't account for shrimp prep; add 5 minutes for deveining if you buy shell-on. Cost per serving runs $4–5 depending on shrimp price, which is reasonable for a protein-led weeknight meal. The teriyaki sauce doesn't reheat brilliantly—the shrimp toughens slightly—so this is best eaten fresh the same night, and it demands your attention at the stove during the final minute to avoid rubbery protein.
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