Skip takeout and make this quick Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry! A 25-minute dinner made with fresh veggies and a homemade teriyaki sauce, no marinating needed!
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I love love love takeout night. It’s one of my favorite nights of the week as a Mom.
Someone else is in charge of dinner and all I have to do is throw away the containers.
But on Monday, our favorite local Asian takeout restaurant is closed.
And just like Chick Fil A on a Sunday, guess what we are craving on Mondays? Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry.
So I have been working on my own recipe for it and I finally nailed it! Plus, it takes only 20 minutes total!
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
Whipping up a homemade teriyaki sauce is super easy, I promise. Plus you are able to control the ingredients!
My version has cornstarch, rice wine vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic and fresh ginger.
You can cut back on the amount of sugar by cutting back on the brown sugar and honey if you are watching your sugar intake.
And if you are like my husband, you can add a little sriracha to add a little heat.
It transforms your Teriyaki sauce into a whole new sauce making it sweet & spicy!
Which stir fry vegetables should I use?
There are a ton of vegetables out there you can use in a stir fry recipe and no wrong choices!
For this Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry, I often use a combination of sliced rainbow bell peppers, snap peas and sliced zucchini.
Other great stir fry vegetables you can use are bok choy, bean sprouts, broccoli, carrots, sweet onions, asparagus and mushrooms.
Whatever vegetables you choose, I highly recommend they be fresh and you slice them into as equal of size slices as possible.
That way, you hopefully won’t overcook any of the vegetables and they will all remain crisp-tender.
This homemade teriyaki sauce recipe can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Or, you can also freeze it and have it ready to go whenever you need it.
However, it comes together so quickly — just 10 minutes to whip it up! — that it’s really not necessary to make it ahead.
I am sharing it with shrimp, however you can use it with any protein you prefer (I recommend chicken or tofu) or over just veggies for a vegetable stir fry!
This quick 25 minute Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry is as delicious as it is easy to make.
By swapping up the proteins or the vegetables (read all the different options above), you can totally make it your own!
Serve this stir fry over rice or double the veggies and serve it all by itself for a healthy dinner option.
Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup Dixie Crystals Light Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 ½ pounds uncooked shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cups stir-fry vegetables, fresh or frozen
- Sesame seeds and fresh basil, optional garnish
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Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together cornstarch and one tablespoon rice wine vinegar. Add remaining rice wine vinegar and whisk until smooth. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and ginger.
- Transfer sauce to a small saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Allow to boil for 90 seconds and immediately remove from heat.
- Place shrimp in a large bowl, pour teriyaki sauce on top and toss to coat. Set aside.
- Heat toasted sesame oil in a wok (or large non-stick skillet) over medium-high heat. Add stir fry veggies and cook until crisp-tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add shrimp and sauce and cook until shrimp is cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Serve with rice and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, if desired
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This was so easy and so delicious! Changes we made:
– Used Coconut Aminos instead of Soy Sauce
– Omitted the Brown Sugar
– Used Spicy Honey
– Used 18 ounces of Shrimp
We split it between the two of us and served of Konjac Noodles! It was plenty sweet without the Brown Sugar, as the Coconut Aminos lend a sweetness.
Thanks for a great recipe!
Okay, I made this for my husband and it was a huge hit with my family! My kids loved it so Much! Thank you!
So glad you all enjoyed it Danny!!! Thanks for taking the time to come back and comment!
Tried it ! Perfect for a week night. I loved it ! My family loved it ! Thank you
So glad you enjoyed it Maria!
This is such a perfect weeknight meal! Looks delish!
This looks like such an awesome meal!
This is absolute perfection…and my whole family would love this!
This looks so yummy, my husband would especially love this!
I love how quick and easy this is, perfect for week nights!!
This is one of my favorites too! Love how quick and easy it is to get on the table.
Glad to hear it’s not just me who’s cravings don’t always align with store hours, haha! Glad you were able to recreate your favorite!
Where is the recipe with the ingredient amounts? Am I missing something?
Hi Susan! I developed this recipe for Dixie Crystals, so the recipe is actually on their website. It is linked in the bottom of the post, but here it is again for easy access.
Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry: https://tinyurl.com/ybe2q9fk