Shrimp Teriyaki Rice Bowl

If you're following my other blogs, you already know that we've moved out of our house in preparation of the sale. Until our new digs are done, we're squatting at my parent's house for a while. We've already encountered difficulties.

Our bedroom is incredibly small and cramped. There is only one tv, and my mother and husband are both nightowls (but luckily they both like to watch HGTV). But most importantly, the kitchen is causing an issue. You see, my parents like to grill. A lot. Instead of the usual four burner stove, they've only got two. The other side of the cooktop is an electric grill.

I very rarely only use one or two burners. I've been known to use all four for one meal. Cooking in my mother's kitchen means cooking the rice an hour before the rest of dinner is started. Or the asparagus. You see the problem. This is going to be an interesting couple of months. But anyway, on to the recipe, borrowed from the Kikkoman Soy Sauce website!

Ingredients:
1/2 cup Kikkoman Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 pound medium-size shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Hot cooked rice Steamed vegetables

Directions:
Combine teriyaki sauce and sugar in measuring cup, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Remove 3 Tbsp. of mixture and pour over shrimp in large plastic food storage bag. Press air out of bag; close top securely. Turn bag over several times to coat pieces well. Marinate 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, add enough water to remaining teriyaki sauce mixture to measure 2/3 cup; blend in cornstarch.

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat; add shrimp and sauté 2 minutes. Add teriyaki sauce mixture; cook, stirring, about 1 minute, or until sauce boils and thickens slightly.

Spoon shrimp and sauce over rice in large individual serving bowls. Serve vegetables on top of rice or on the side, if desired.

Verdict:

All right, honestly? I'm not going to be passing many verdicts from now on. At least not until I'm into the second trimester and can stand the sight of chicken and steak again. Shrimp is ok, but still not something I'm eating because it looks appealing. Nothing is appealing right now.

So check out the pictures, see if it looks good to you, and make it if you feel like it.

Oh, and don't expect any chicken or steak recipes up here any time soon!