{"id":7401,"date":"2025-06-25T08:41:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T22:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/?p=7401"},"modified":"2025-06-25T08:49:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T22:49:44","slug":"teriyaki-shrimp-skewers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dinnertimesomewhere.com\/index.php\/appetizers-and-snacks-recipes\/seafood-appetizers\/teriyaki-shrimp-skewers\/","title":{"rendered":"Teriyaki Shrimp Skewers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A classic Japanese bar snack recipe that can easily be recreated at home. The amazing flavors of Teriyaki Shrimp Skewers may seem like something that can only be made in those famous Japanese Izakaya bars, but you\u2019ll be surprised how simple this dish is to make. An authentic homemade Teriyaki Sauce filled with beautiful sweet and sour flavors is generously brushed over Jumbo Shrimp before it\u2019s grilled to perfection. This dish is a great way to explore the diversity of flavors in Japanese cuisine and learn how simplicity truly lives at the heart of great Japanese cooking

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How to make Teriyaki Shrimp Skewers at home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t need any fancy Yakitori grill \/ charcoal grill or anything like that. All you need is a very high heat source that you can get right up close to the Shrimp. The good news is almost every home has one of these \u2013 the good old broiler in the oven! Yep, the heat the broiler produces is more than enough to grill these Shrimp Skewers to replicate the beautiful, charred flavor of a Japanese Yakitori grill

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So, first step is to get your hands on some good quality Shrimp that has been peeled and deveined. We\u2019ve got a great video here<\/a> on how to peel and devein shrimp if you\u2019re using whole shrimp. You technically \u2018can\u2019 grill whole Shrimp, but I find it\u2019s too much of a pain to peel off all the shell once it\u2019s cooked. Better to peel them before they are cooked

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Use two skewers to attach the Shrimp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By using two skewers instead of one you can ensure much greater stability for the Shrimp. Not only will it stay attached to the skewers while cooking but using 2 skewers allows you to prevent the Shrimp from warming as they cook. They\u2019ll keep their shape, ensuring an even cook and a beautiful presentation once finished

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To apply the skewers, simply keep the curled \u2018C\u2019 form of the Shrimp. Place one through the meatiest part of the Shrimp and the other through the part just below the head (which has of course been removed) and thread it through so it pierces just before the tail. Run the Shrimp down the skewer so you can add a few more

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We recommend using the larger skewers when making this dish, primarily so you can add more Shrimp to the skewers. They also allow you to easily flip them over when they\u2019re under the broiler without risk of burning yourself

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We\u2019ve gone for 3 Shrimp per skewer. You could try to add 1 more, but I think 3 is a good number. They give you ample room to fit the Shrimp and ultimately will fit nicely on a serving plate when it\u2019s time to eat

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Preparing the Teriyaki Sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The real hero of this dish is this delicious Sweet and Sour Teriyaki Sauce. Making Teriyaki Sauce at home is surprisingly simple, and you can make it using ingredients that are all readily available in the grocery store

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The ingredients that are used in Teriyaki Sauce are Soy Sauce, Mirin, Cooking Sake (you can also use Chinese Cooking Wine), Honey, Brown Sugar, and Corn Starch (which is used as a thickening agent). Simply combine all the ingredients into a saucepan and bring it to a simmer

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Cook the whole thing down for about 10 minutes until the Sauce begins to thicken and it\u2019s ready to go! I like to prepare the Teriyaki Sauce in advance and just take it out of the refrigerator when it\u2019s time to cook. The high sugar content in the sauce allows it to be refrigerated for a few days before cooking. You can also make a huge batch and whip up all kinds of delicious Teriyaki dishes like our Teriyaki Chicken<\/a> and Teriyaki Salmon<\/a> recipes!

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Cooking Teriyaki Shrimp Skewers under the broiler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best method I\u2019ve found is to use a wire rack and place it over a sheet pan. Place the Shrimp Skewers onto the wire rack and brush them liberally with the Teriyaki Sauce. Now, ideally you want your Teriyaki Sauce thick enough so that it doesn\u2019t drip down into the pan and stays on the Shrimp. This will result in the best caramelization of the Shrimp

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Crank your broiler on high and then place the rack directly under the heat. If you need to, adjust the rack so that the Shrimp is nice and close to the heat source. You really want an aggressive heat to replicate those amazing charcoal grills in the Japanese Izakaya\u2019s

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Cook the Shrimp for 1 \u00bd minutes on each side, or until the Shrimp begins to slightly char. Once done, remove them from the broiler and transfer the skewers to a serving plate. Sprinkle with Sesame Seeds, a generous amount of chopped Scallions and (optional) Japanese Kewpie Mayo

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