Alaska Spot Prawns with Gingered Teriyaki Glaze
Looking to impress your taste buds with something wild, delicious, and straight from the icy waters of Alaska? Say hello to Alaska Spot Prawns with Gingered Teriyaki Glaze! These sea creatures are so fresh, you’ll swear they jumped straight from the ocean into your pan (don’t worry, they don’t bite). Paired with a sweet and zesty teriyaki glaze, this dish is guaranteed to make you feel like a gourmet chef—even if your last culinary masterpiece was instant ramen. Get ready to dive into flavor that’s as wild as the Alaskan coast!
Fun fact: The word “teriyaki” is a combination of the Japanese words “teri” meaning “luster” and “yaki” meaning “grill” or “broil.” In a teriyaki dish, ingredients are cooked over high heat after being marinated in or basted by teriyaki sauce, which gives luster or shine to the food.
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 wooden skewers
- ¼ cup bottled teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh ginger
- 12 Alaska spot prawns, peeled, tail on
Preparation
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Step 1. Prepare the skewers
Prior to grilling, soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
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Step 2. Shell the prawns
Thaw the frozen prawns in cold water before peeling. Keep the prawns in ice water while you are peeling. Remove the head first, then the legs, then the shell. You may also remove the tail before cooking if you'd like, but many prefer to leave it on.
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Step 3. Glaze the prawns
Defrost the prawns and removed the head by snapping it off in one piece, above the body. To remove the shell, hold onto the . Leaving the tails on for looks is optional.
In small bowl, mix together the ginger, teriyaki sauce and vegetable oil. Skewer Alaska prawns, piercing through both the head and tail sections of each shrimp. Brush prawns with the glaze and place each skewer on a tray to rest for 30 minutes.
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Step 3. Grill the prawns
Preheat grill or broiler/oven to medium-high heat. Coat grill or broiler pan with cooking spray. Cover and grill each skewer for 3-4 minutes per side. Cook just until prawns turn pink and are opaque throughout.
