Easy Teriyaki Shrimp and Broccoli

This is such an easy yet flavorful meal. I was at the store and planning to make something different then I saw the Veri Veri Teriyaki Sauce which was my favorite in high school and so I grabbed a bottle and decided to make this! Neither of the kids were overly thrilled with it, I mean neither really like broccoli or shrimp so I was pretty sure it was going to be a tough sell for them. But Gray and I loved it!

1 1/2lbs shrimp (peeled and deveined)
3 cups broccoli florets
3 tbsp sesame oil
salt and pepper 
3/4 - 1 cup veri veri teriyaki sauce

Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat the sesame oil over medium heat and saute the shrimp until cooked through. Remove the shrimp to a bowl.  Saute the broccoli until cooked. Add back the shrimp and stir in the veri veri teriyaki sauce.  Let cool for 4-5 minutes. Serve over brown rice.

Shrimp and Grits

This is southern goodness at it's finest! I have tried several shrimp and grits recipes and this one is the best. I knew it should be though because I got it off of the Southern Living website. Gray and I both enjoyed big bowls full of this goodness.

2 bacon slices
1 pound medium-size raw shrimp
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce

Cook the bacon is a large nonstick skillet until crisp. Remove bacon and crumble. Reserve 1 tsp of bacon drippings. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper then dredge in flour. Saute the mushrooms in the pan with the bacon drippings and oil for 5 minutes. Add the green onions and saute for 2 more minutes. Add the shrimp and the garlic and saute until the shrimp is slightly browned. Add in the chicken broth then add the hot sauce and lemon juice. Stir and cook for 2 to 4 more minutes. Place the shrimp and broth over cheese grits and top with crumbled bacon.

Teriyaki Shrimp and Broccoli

I made this a while back with some beautiful yummy shrimp and we LOVED it! It as so easy and delicious. I got the recipe at Lucy's Kitchen.

Olive Oil
20-25 raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp minced garlic
1-2 heads broccoli
8 oz mushrooms, halved
1 zucchini, chopped
1/2 bag bean sprouts (we didn't use these)
1/4 bottle teriyaki marinade
Brown Rice

Peal and Devein shrimp if necessary then put in a bowl and cover with teriyaki sauce. Marinate for 30 minutes. Go ahead and chop the veggies and get them prepared. Heat oil in wok (I didn't feel like pulling out the wok so we just used a large pan). Cook shrimp 4-5 minutes until pink. Remove from the pan. Cook onions and garlic until soft. Add the rest of the vegetables )except bean sprouts if you are using them), and cook until crisp tender. Add a bit of teriyaki sauce (and bean sprouts). Add the shrimp back and allow them to get warm again. Serve over Rice!