Homemade Hibachi Shrimp Recipe (2024)

What should I serve with this hibachi shrimp recipe?

My favorite hibachi dinners include this hibachi shrimp, hibachi vegetables, Japanese steakhouse-style fried rice, steamed white or brown rice and creamy yum yum sauce. If I'm in the mood for a different carb, sometimes I'll add hibachi noodles or Udon noodles to the menu. And Japanese ginger sauce is a lovely flavor boost to add to the table, as well. If you're in the mood for a real hibachi buffet, add sweet and savory Hibachi Grilled Salmon to the menu!

Could I add other spices to the hibachi sauce?

You can substitute a half teaspoon of garlic powder in place of the fresh garlic. I love the subtle flavor of white pepper in Asian cooking, but black pepper could be substituted here, as well.

Can I make this recipe spicy?

Certainly! Shrimp is a pretty mild, delicate flavor, so I want to be careful not to blast my taste buds when flavoring it. But a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne adds enough heat to get you sweating. As with almost every meal, I like to serve hibachi with a bottle of hot sauce or a jar of chili crisp to let everyone choose their own spice adventure.

Can I add vegetables to this shrimp hibachi stir fry?

I recommend making Hibachi Vegetables Recipe in a separate pan from the shrimp as the sauces have different flavors (though complementary). But if you're in a rush, and have a flat top grill or electric griddle large enough to hold both - go for it! The hibachi vegetable recipe calls for yellow sweet onions, carrots, zucchini and mushrooms, but it is endlessly customizable. Hibachi veggies like green onion or vidalia onions, broccoli, yellow squash or snow peas would all be delicious. Just be sure you have an adequate cooking surface to accommodate everything!

What else can I do with this hibachi sauce?

If you're cooking for non-pescatarians, you can use it to make hibachi chicken or hibachi steak. It's lovely over veggies or a plate of hibachi rice or fried rice (with Japanese white sauce, of course!)

Can I use olive oil instead of vegetable or canola oil?

You can - I like a neutral oil in this dish (grapeseed works well, too) to keep the flavor profile clean. But since we're working with fresh garlic, we need leave our heat at medium to prevent burning, so you shouldn't have to worry about the oil smoking or scorching like we do when we're cooking with medium high or high heat.

How to store leftover shrimp hibachi?

To store, transfer the shrimp into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, warm with a little soy sauce or butter in a small skillet over medium low heat until just warmed through.