Basil Teriyaki Shrimp
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Recipe type: Entree
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Serves: 2 servings
 
Shrimp glazed with teriyaki sauce and tossed with fresh basil leaves. This basil teriyaki shrimp is easy to make and delicious with rice.
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 tablespoon + ¼ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red peppers (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
  • 2 dozens large shrimp, deshelled and deveined
  • 5-6 large basil leaves, torn
Directions:
  1. In a small pan, add soy sauce, mirin, and granulated sugar over low heat. Stir to evenly incorporate the ingredients and to dissolve the sugar.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the water and cornstarch until the cornstarch has dissolved. This cornstarch mixture will be a thickener for the sauce. Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the sauce, stirring as you pour. Once the sauce starts to thicken, remove the pan from heat. Stir in the crushed red peppers.
  3. In a separate small pan, add vegetable or olive oil over low heat. Once the oil is heated, add the shrimp and cook them for a few minutes until the shrimp turns from gray to reddish orange.
  4. When the shrimp is cooked, toss them with the teriyaki sauce and torn basil leaves.
  5. Serve the shrimp with rice.
Recipe by Cooking with a Wallflower at https://cookingwithawallflower.com/2015/09/08/basil-teriyaki-shrimp/