Miso Shrimp Skewers (Yakitori)
The shrimp yakitori recipe comes alive with the flavors of sake, miso paste, and mirin. This makes a delicious marinade that adds extra richness to the shrimp.
Servings 4 servings
Cost $20+
Equipment
- bamboo sticks for the skewer
Ingredients
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp peeled
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cups mirin
- 3 tbsp miso paste white
- ⅓ cups rice vinegar
- ¼ cups brown sugar
- ¼ cups sake
- ½ teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Soak the bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes prior to grilling to prevent them from burning.
- Mix all the ingredients for the glaze and boil it over medium heat.
- Turn down the heat to low and simmer the glaze until it thickens. Set aside to cool.Marinate the shrimp with the glaze and leave them for 15 minutes.
- Spear the shrimp into a skewer while preheating the grill.
- Grill the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Brush more glaze to the skewer and occasionally flip if the shrimp seems dry.
Notes
Note: You can add hot peppers or shishito peppers to the skewer to give the dish some extra zing.
