Learn how to make Hibachi Shrimp with homemade Yum Yum Sauce right in your own kitchen. This Asian-inspired shrimp is wholesome, nutritious, and tasty!

a plate of hibachi shrimp with broccoli.

Hibachi copycat recipes don’t need to be complicated. They’re quite simple but packed with flavor.

The best part about shrimp is how quickly it cooks. You can have this shrimp recipe cooked and ready to eat in less than 30 minutes.

Olive oil, soy sauce or tamari, and lemon juice give the shrimp its classic flavor. Paired with hibachi sauce (“yum yum” sauce), it’s perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

Serve it alongside fried or steamed rice and sautéed broccoli and onions, but any vegetable combination will taste delicious.

Why You Need This Recipe

  • Make Japanese-style hibachi shrimp in less than 30 minutes!
  • Serve your hibachi shrimp recipe with white rice (use cauliflower rice for keto and low-carb diets) and sautéed veggies.
  • Homemade yum yum sauce just like at the hibachi grill. This simple shrimp dish tastes just like it came from a Japanese steakhouse or hibachi restaurant.

Key Ingredients

ingredients for hibachi shrimp with white sauce.
  • Olive oil – Any neutral-flavored oil will work here. Butter works too, but it has a lower smoke point so be careful it doesn’t burn. Ghee is a great option if you want the butter flavor without the risk of burning.
  • Shrimp – You will need large, raw shrimp that’s peeled and deveined. Fresh or frozen shrimp both work, but be sure to thaw frozen shrimp to room temperature. Once it’s thawed, pat it dry using clean paper towels so it will sear when it hits the hot oil.
  • Seasoning – Smoked paprika and garlic powder season the sauce for even more delicious flavor.

Be sure to see the full recipe card below for the exact ingredients and measurements.

Recipe Steps

how to make hibachi shrimp.

Step One

Pour the oil into a flat griddle or into a large skillet (at least 8-10 inches). Put the skillet over medium high heat and let the oil heat up for a few minutes. You can use your regular stovetop, cast iron skillet, flat top grill, or an electric griddle.

Don’t skip the step of letting the oil heat up. It’s important the oil is hot before you add the shrimp.

Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.

Step Two

Carefully add the shrimp into the skillet in a single layer.

Let the shrimp cook for 2 minutes in the hot pan, then turn them over. Add the soy sauce and lemon juice to the skillet and let the shrimp cook for another 2 minutes.

Step Three

Use tongs to remove the hot shrimp to a serving plate.

Step Four

To make the creamy yum yum sauce, stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, sugar, paprika, and garlic powder in a small bowl.

Serve the cooked shrimp with your choice of sautéed veggies, green onion, hibachi vegetables, rice, or noodles, with the Yum Yum Sauce on the side.

I hope you agree that this shrimp hibachi is your new favorite way to cook up fresh shrimp!

a plate of shrimp and broccoli.

Recipe Tips

  • You can use shrimp with the tails on or the tails off for this recipe.
  • If you want to use frozen shrimp, make sure you have fully defrosted the shrimp overnight in the refrigerator before using.
  • If you don’t have a flat griddle for your stovetop, then you can use a large skillet for this recipe.
  • If you are on a Whole30 or low-sugar diet, leave out the sugar in the sauce and be sure to use sugar-free ketchup.
  • For a quick side, serve hibachi shrimp with a microwaveable pouch of white rice.
  • You can serve the cooked shrimp alongside any vegetables you like. Sautéed carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, onions, or edamame are all delicious options! Green onions or sesame seeds are also a nice touch for serving.

Recipe FAQs

How should I store hibachi shrimp?

Store the shrimp in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave or a hot skillet until heated through.

How do you know shrimp is cooked?

Raw shrimp is translucent and gray. Once it’s cooked it turns a pinkish opaque color. It also curls up a little into a c or an o shape. Shrimp cooks very quickly and only needs a few minutes per side to cook all the way through.

Can I make hibachi chicken or hibachi steak this way?

Yes, the method is the same! Just be sure to cut the chicken or steak into bite-sized pieces so they cook evenly and fast.

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Hibachi Shrimp with Yum Yum Sauce

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Learn how to make Hibachi Shrimp with homemade Yum Yum Sauce right in your own kitchen. This Asian-inspired dish is wholesome, nutritious, and tasty! This is a 30-minute recipe.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or other neutral-flavored cooking oil
  • 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free diets)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (from about 1/2 of a fresh lemon)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (leave out the sugar for keto and low-carb diets)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Pour the oil into a flat griddle or into a large skillet (at least 10 inches). Put the skillet over medium-high heat and let the oil heat up for a few minutes.
  2. Carefully add the shrimp into the skillet. Let the shrimp cook for 2 minutes, then turn them over. Add the soy sauce and lemon juice to the skillet and let the shrimp cook for another 2 minutes.
  3. Use tongs to remove the shrimp to a serving plate.
  4. To make the sauce, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, sugar, paprika, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Stir to combine.
  5. Serve the cooked shrimp with your choice of cooked vegetables, rice, or noodles, with the Yum Yum Sauce on the side.

Notes

  1. You can use shrimp with the tails on or the tails off for this recipe.
  2. If you want to use frozen shrimp, make sure you have fully defrosted the shrimp overnight in the refrigerator before using.
  3. If you don’t have a flat griddle for your stovetop, then you can use a large skillet for this recipe.
  4. If you are on a Whole30 or low-sugar diet, leave out the sugar in the sauce and be sure to use sugar-free ketchup.
  • Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 333
  • Sugar: 3.5 g
  • Sodium: 498.2 mg
  • Fat: 24.7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4.8 g
  • Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 23.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 194 mg

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