Even better than takeout, this quick Teriyaki Shrimp Stir-Fry with vegetables is ready in under 20 minutes with simple ingredients! A homemade teriyaki sauce adds SO much sweet and tangy flavor to the crisp veggies and tender shrimp. You’ll want to add this easy recipe to your weekly dinner recipe rotation!
Easy Teriyaki Shrimp with Vegetables
While it may always seem like eating out is so much better… (Yes, I agree — the lack of dishes to clean up is a HUGE plus!)
Making a teriyaki shrimp stir-fry at home is one of the EASIEST weeknight dinners!
In just 20 minutes you can have a healthy meal loaded with lean seafood and nutritious veggies on the table.
Both kids and adults love the subtly sweet and tangy homemade teriyaki sauce, too. You can make it as spicy or mild as you wish!
And if you’re a meal prep pro, this one is super easy to get a jumpstart on for the week! It’s the perfect quick dinner on a busy weeknight.
If you love stir-fry recipes, you’ve got to check out this Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry, Beef Stir-Fry, and Honey Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry next!
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Ingredients
- Shrimp. Look for 20 to 24 count. This is considered medium-sized shrimp. Save time by buying peeled and deveined shrimp. If using frozen shrimp, make sure they are completely thawed and patted dry before cooking.
- Soy sauce. If needed, you can sub in tamari or coconut aminos.
- Sugar. Dark or light brown sugar is best, but feel free to use coconut sugar or another natural sweetener. You’ll also need honey.
- Vinegar. For the most authentic flavor, stick with rice vinegar. In a pinch, apple cider vinegar will work.
- Ginger and garlic. Finely minced garlic and ginger paste (or finely minced fresh ginger) are needed. If possible, avoid garlic powder and ground ginger.
- Fresh vegetables. Carrots, bell peppers, onion, and snow peas (or snap peas) add a colorful and healthy flair to the dish. But feel free to use whatever veggies you have on hand or your personal preference. It’s a great way to clear out the crisper drawer!
How to Make Teriyaki Shrimp Stir-Fry
Please see the recipe card below for ingredient amounts and more detailed instructions.
1. Prep the Ingredients
First, use a paper towel to gently dab the raw shrimp dry. This step will help the shrimp cook evenly and ensure the sauce thickens up and doesn’t get too watery.
Slice the carrots, bell peppers, and onion into thin, evenly sized-pieces. You want everything to cook at the same rate.
2. Make the Teriyaki Sauce
Stir together the soy sauce, warm water, brown sugar, honey, vinegar, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger paste. Be sure to use a medium-sized bowl so everything fits.
Set the easy homemade teriyaki sauce aside until you’re ready to use it.
3. Sauté the Veggies and Shrimp
Add the olive oil to a wok or large skillet with deep sides. Let it get hot over medium high heat. Test if the oil is hot by adding a splash of water to the pan to see if it sizzles.
Carefully place the sliced carrot, pepper, onion, and snow peas in the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes. They should be getting tender.
Push the veggies to the side of the pan and add the shrimp. Cook the shrimp in a single layer for 1-2 minutes per side. (It’s ok if the shrimp aren’t cooked through all the way.)
Stir everything together.
4. Add the Sauce and Serve
Pour the teriyaki sauce over the vegetables and shrimp and stir until everything is coated. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Serve this teriyaki shrimp recipe over white rice or cauliflower rice. Sprinkle some sliced green onions and sesame seeds on top, as well.
FAQs
For the best results, add the teriyaki sauce to the veggies and meat towards the end of cooking. Otherwise, the sauce will thicken too much and could burn.
It is best to sauté shrimp in a single layer and only for a few minutes on each side. Be sure to use enough oil to coat the bottom and keep the heat at medium-high.
Recipe Tips
- Save time. Grab shrimp that have already been peeled and deveined.
- Same size. Be sure to cut the veggies evenly so they cook at a similar rate.
- Single layer. Try not to overlap the shrimp when cooking.
- Some like it hot. Increase the spice level with red pepper flakes, chili garlic paste, or your favorite hot sauce.
- Add extra. You can include as many fresh veggies as you want and really increase the nutritional value of this easy teriyaki shrimp stir fry.
What to Serve with Teriyaki Shrimp
Shrimp, or any kind of stir-fry, is such a simple meal. Pair it with any of these side dishes when you’re ready to dig in.
You can serve this dish with a wide variety of rice. Try this Instant Pot White Rice, or try Cauliflower Rice to keep it low-carb. Both Jasmine Rice and Basmati Rice add a little extra.
Or try Cauliflower Fried Rice or Chicken Fried Rice.
More Stir-Fry Recipes
Stir-fry dinners are quick, tasty, and easy to clean up. Try any of these stir fry recipes next.
- Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry
- Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry
- Beef Stir-Fry
- Honey Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry
- Thai Basil Chicken
- Egg Roll in a Bowl
- Honey Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. shrimp 20-24 count, peeled, deveined
- ⅓ cup soy sauce or Tamari* gluten-free
- ⅓ cup water warm
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tsp. ginger paste or finely minced
- 2 Tbsp. oil avocado or olive
- 1 cup carrots thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 small white onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup snow peas
For Serving:
- Green onions thinly sliced, optional
- Rice or cauliflower rice, optional
- Sesame seeds toasted, optional
Instructions
- Dry the Shrimp: Dab the shrimp with a paper towel to ensure there is no excess liquid. Set aside until ready to use.1 lb. shrimp
- Make Teriyaki Sauce: Add the soy sauce, warmed up water, brown sugar, honey, vinegar, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger paste to a medium-sized bowl. Whisk until well combined and then set aside.⅓ cup soy sauce, ⅓ cup water, 2 Tbsp. brown sugar, 2 Tbsp. honey, 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar, 1 Tbsp. cornstarch, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp. ginger paste
- Sauté the Veggies and Shrimp: Add oil to a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot (you can test this by adding a splash of water and see if it sizzles!) carefully add the sliced carrot, pepper, onion, and snow peas. Saute for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to get tender. Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and then add in the shrimp in as close to a single layer as possible. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side and then mix in with the vegetables. (It’s ok if the shrimp are not completely cooked through.)2 Tbsp. oil, 1 cup carrots, 1 bell pepper, 1 small white onion, 1 cup snow peas
- Add the Sauce: Pour in the teriyaki sauce and stir until all of the vegetables and shrimp are coated in the sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the teriyaki shrimp over white rice or cauliflower rice with sliced green onions. Enjoy!Green onions, Rice, Sesame seeds
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Notes
- Nutrition information is calculated without any additional rice or cauliflower rice.
- Save time. Grab shrimp that have already been peeled and deveined.
- Same size. Be sure to cut the veggies evenly so they cook at a similar rate.
- Single layer. Try not to overlap the shrimp when cooking.
- Some like it hot. Increase the spice level with red pepper flakes, chili garlic paste, or your favorite hot sauce.
- Add extra. You can include as many fresh veggies as you want and really increase the nutritional value of this easy teriyaki shrimp stir fry.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Made this with pre-cooked frozen shrimp. Just added shrimp at very end. Also added bamboo shoots, water chestnuts and broccoli. Delicious! Will be making again!
Yay! So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Carol! I’m glad you could make it work. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment!
Yum! I love all the veggies!
Yay!! So do we, Linda!