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Benihana Shrimp Recipe

Recreate the magic of Benihana's sizzling shrimp at home! This copycat recipe delivers succulent, garlicky shrimp with a perfect buttery-soy sauce glaze. Easy to make in under 15 minutes, it's the perfect weeknight meal or impressive appetizer.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 286.9 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Benihana Shrimp

  • 1 pound shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soybean oil
  • mixture of 4 tablespoons melted butter and 2 cloves minced garlic
  • juice of half a lemon
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

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How to Make Benihana Shrimp

  1. Preheat your griddle or large skillet to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly oil the griddle with 1 tablespoon of soybean oil.
  3. Add 1 pound of shrimp to the hot griddle. Sauté for 3-4 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons of melted butter, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 2 cloves of minced garlic.
  5. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the shrimp and cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the shrimp.
  6. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the cooked shrimp.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

97 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

21g

Carbs

1g

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