Description
A quick and flavorful Japanese-inspired Hibachi Shrimp dish made with garlic, butter, soy sauce, and a touch of lemon, perfect for a light dinner or seafood lover’s delight.
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 the garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the shrimp, stirring to coat.
- Add lemon juice and crushed red pepper flakes (if using), then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir everything together and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to allow the sauce to reduce slightly.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.
- Serve immediately with steamed rice or vegetables.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Pair with fried rice, hibachi vegetables, or noodles for a complete meal.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or omitting the red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried / Griddle
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
