Description
Hibachi Shrimp is a quick and flavorful Japanese-inspired dish featuring tender shrimp seared in a buttery soy garlic glaze with a hint of lemon. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions, it delivers restaurant-style taste in just minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Lemon wedges, for serving
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until the butter is melted.
- Add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Place shrimp in the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
- Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the shrimp and stir to coat.
- Mix in lemon juice and red pepper flakes (if using), then season with salt and pepper.
- Let the sauce reduce for 1–2 minutes before removing from heat.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges, then serve immediately.
Notes
Add mirin or rice vinegar for extra depth of flavor.
Increase red pepper flakes or add sriracha for a spicier version.
Swap butter with ghee for a nutty flavor.
Use green onions instead of parsley for a sharper garnish.
Toss in zucchini or mushrooms for a complete hibachi-style plate.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheat in a skillet to avoid rubbery shrimp.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop/Griddle
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
