Shrimp Teriyaki

1. 1

   Heat the soy sauce in a small saucepan and add the sugar; stir until it completely dissolves.

2. 2

   Rinse off the shrimp and heat the oil in a saute pan or wok over high heat.

3. 3

   When the oil begins to ripple, add the shrimp all at once.

4. 4

   Toss the shrimp by pulling the pan toward you with a sudden jerkthis gets the shrimp to jump out of the pan, or stir the shrimp with a pair of chopsticks or a wooden spoon.

5. 5

   When the shrimp just begin to turn red, in 3 to 4 minutes, take them out of the pan with a spider utensil or skimmer and reserve on a plate.

6. 6

   Wipe any oil out of the pan with a paper towel and pour in the soy saucesugar mixture.

7. 7

   Bring to a boil over high heat and when the sauce is reduced by about half, put the shrimp back in.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the shrimp and stir the shrimp around in the sauce, still over high heat, until theyre well coated with a shiny glaze, about 2 minutes.

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   Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.