Yakitori Shrimp

Yakitori shrimp are a popular appetizer or main course found in Japanese restaurants in the USA. They consist of grilled shrimp skewers marinated in a sauce and often served with dipping sauces.

Ingredients:

- Large shrimp, peeled and deveined

- Marinade ingredients:

- Soy sauce

- Mirin (a Japanese rice wine)

- Sugar

- Garlic

- Ginger

- Sesame oil

- Green onions or other herbs

- Yakitori skewers

Preparation:

1. The shrimp are marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, mirin, sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and toppings.

2. They are then threaded onto yakitori skewers.

3. The skewers are grilled over charcoal or a griddle until the shrimp are cooked through and slightly charred.

Dipping sauces:

- Ponzu: A dipping sauce made from soy sauce, lime juice, and bonito flakes.

- Ginger-soy sauce: A sweet and spicy sauce made from a mixture of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers.

- Sriracha mayo: A spicy mayonnaise sauce made from mayonnaise and sriracha sauce.

Flavor and texture:

- The yakitori shrimp have a delicious combination of flavors: sweet, salty, and slightly smoky.

- The shrimp are tender and juicy on the inside, with a slightly charred exterior.

Common variations:

- Spicy yakitori shrimp: Marinated in a sauce with chili peppers for extra heat.

- Garlic yakitori shrimp: Marinated with lots of garlic for a strong garlic flavor.

- Shrimp & vegetables yakitori: Includes other vegetables, such as onions or zucchini, on the skewers.

Where to find them:

Yakitori shrimp can be found at many Japanese restaurants in the USA, including:

- Traditional Japanese restaurants

- Sushi bars

- Japanese pub restaurants

- Some American restaurants with a Japanese influence