Teriyaki Shrimp Rice Bowls (Printable)
Succulent teriyaki shrimp over rice with fresh veggies.
# What You'll Need:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Teriyaki Sauce
02 - 1/3 cup soy sauce
03 - 2 tbsp mirin
04 - 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
05 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
07 - 1 tsp ginger, grated
08 - 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
→ Rice
09 - 1 1/2 cups jasmine or sushi rice
10 - 2 cups water
→ Vegetables & Garnish
11 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
12 - 1 cup edamame, shelled and cooked
13 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
14 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
15 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
16 - 1 sheet nori, sliced
→ Cooking Oil
17 - 1 tbsp neutral oil
# How-To Steps:
01 - Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stir in the cornstarch slurry, and cook for 1–2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
03 - Pat the shrimp dry. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Pour in the teriyaki sauce, toss to coat, and let briefly caramelize. Remove from heat.
04 - Divide the rice among 4 bowls. Top with teriyaki shrimp, carrots, edamame, cucumber, and green onions. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and nori strips if desired.
05 - Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The homemade teriyaki sauce comes together in minutes and tastes way better than the bottled stuff.
- It is a complete meal in a bowl that feels fancy without any stressful cooking techniques.
02 -
- Crowding the pan will steam the shrimp instead of searing them, so cook in batches if necessary.
- The sauce thickens rapidly once the cornstarch hits the heat, so keep a close eye on it to prevent burning.
03 -
- Freeze your ginger root and grate it while frozen to make it easier to handle and extract more flavor.
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for a minute before sprinkling them on to bring out their nutty aroma.