10-Minute Teriyaki Shrimp
Plump shrimp glazed in sweet-savory teriyaki and toasted sesame seeds—ready in less time than takeout delivery. High-heat skillet sear locks in flavor while the sauce clings to every bite.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 32g

Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add shrimp and cook without stirring until the undersides turn pink, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Flip and cook the other side until opaque throughout, about 90 seconds more.
- 4
Pour teriyaki sauce into the skillet and toss shrimp to coat, about 30 seconds.
- 5
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the shrimp and stir once to combine.
- 6
Serve immediately while the sauce is glossy and hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- spatula
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