Teppanyaki-Style Garlic Butter Shrimp with Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

Tender shrimp sautéed on a hot griddle with fragrant garlic butter and fresh scallions, capturing the lively spirit of Japanese teppanyaki dining. This Japanese recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, unsalted butter, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 pieces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 stalks scallions, sliced thin
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 12 large shrimp and sear for 2 minutes on one side until pink edges appear.
2. Step 2: Flip the shrimp and immediately add 3 tablespoons unsalted butter and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté the shrimp and garlic in the butter, stirring gently for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and garlic is fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and 3 sliced scallions. Cook for another 30 seconds until the scallions soften and the sauce coats the shrimp.
4. Step 4: Season with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, toss once more, and remove from heat. Serve immediately, garnished with extra scallions if desired.