Hibachi Shrimp

Easy buttery hibachi shrimp can be pan-seared right at home in under 15 minutes with a bit of sesame oil, oyster sauce, garlic, butter, and soy sauce.

Why this recipe works

This hibachi shrimp recipe tastes like it just came off the sizzling hot griddle at your local Japanese hibachi grill. To make it, you’ll need a handful of ingredients and some raw grilling shrimp. Serve with homemade yum yum sauce for dipping, dunking, or drizzling as the finishing touch.

Ingredients you will need

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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

SHRIMP – We use grilling shrimp which we find at the seafood counter in our local grocery store. If you can’t find grilling shrimp, substitute with extra large raw shrimp.

How to Make Hibachi Shrimp

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1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
2. Add shrimp, sesame oil, oyster sauce, and soy sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes then turn shrimp over and cook 2-3 minutes more.
3. Remove shrimp to a paper towel lined plate. Serve immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Yes, you can use both frozen and precooked shrimp. However, you will definitely want to thaw the frozen shrimp and pat them dry before beginning. Precooked shrimp will not need as long in the skillet, just enough to heat them through. I always recommend raw shrimp over precooked as the flavor and texture are better when you start with raw, but it’s fine to use precooked in a pinch.

Although hibachi shrimp is best served fresh, you can store any leftovers in an air-tight container for 2-3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat just until warmed through. Do note that shrimp is easily overcooked, even when reheating.

Serving Suggestions

Serve hibachi shrimp with yum yum sauce or homemade teriyaki sauce to dip with along with a side of white or fried rice. Optionally garnish with sesame seeds. This shrimp also pairs well with a variety of stir-fried vegetables that you can sear in the same pan.

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