Easy Hibachi Shrimp (Japanese Steakhouse Recipe)

Overhead view of hibachi shrimp and broccoli in white bowl with yum yum sauce on the side.

Easy Hibachi Shrimp (Japanese Steakhouse Recipe)

Learn how to make hibachi shrimp in your own kitchen! Tender-crisp broccoli pairs perfectly with buttery shrimp in this easy 5-ingredient, 10-minute recipe. This shrimp is simply seasoned with soy sauce and a squeeze of lemon juice, just like in your favorite Japanese steakhouse restaurant. Don’t forget to make some homemade yum yum sauce for dipping!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Japanese

Cook Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 287kcal

Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
12 oz. broccoli florets
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons soy sauce divided
juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

Peel and devein shrimp, if necessary. Pat dry with paper towels.
1 lb large shrimp
Preheat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium high heat. Add broccoli and water, cover immediately, and steam for 1-2 minutes. Remove broccoli to a bowl. If there's any remaining water in the pan, wipe it out with a paper towel.
12 oz. broccoli florets, 1/4 cup water
Melt butter in the pan and add shrimp in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute, undisturbed.
1 lb large shrimp, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Flip shrimp to the other side and add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Cook for an additional minute.
3 tablespoons soy sauce
Return broccoli to the pan and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Deglaze with lemon juice, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
12 oz. broccoli florets, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, juice of 1 lemon
Enjoy with homemade yum yum sauce!

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