Teriyaki Shrimp Skewers

By Joschef

Teriyaki Shrimp Skewers - easy grilled shrimp marinated in a quick teriyaki sauce with incredible flavor!

Ingredients

• 1.5-2.5 lbs shrimp (use more for a main dish, less for appetizers - it's up to you!)
• 1 1/2 cups cold water
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup soy sauce (I used low sodium)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 Tablespoons corn starch
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• cilantro, roughly chopped
• sesame seeds (optional)

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

1.Add water, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, corn starch, and sesame oil to a medium sauce pan and stir to combine. Stir over medium heat until thickened, then remove from heat.
2.Add ½ of the sauce and the shrimp to a sealable container and marinate for 15 minutes.
3.Thread shrimp on skewers and discard the marinade sauce. Cook shrimp on a preheated grill over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
4.Serve shrimp immediately with remaining sauce and sprinkle with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds