Shrimp Teriyaki

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the soy sauce in a small saucepan and add the sugar; stir until it completely dissolves.
2. 2
   Rinse off the shrimp and heat the oil in a saute pan or wok over high heat.
3. 3
   When the oil begins to ripple, add the shrimp all at once.
4. 4
   Toss the shrimp by pulling the pan toward you with a sudden jerkthis gets the shrimp to jump out of the pan, or stir the shrimp with a pair of chopsticks or a wooden spoon.
5. 5
   When the shrimp just begin to turn red, in 3 to 4 minutes, take them out of the pan with a spider utensil or skimmer and reserve on a plate.
6. 6
   Wipe any oil out of the pan with a paper towel and pour in the soy saucesugar mixture.
7. 7
   Bring to a boil over high heat and when the sauce is reduced by about half, put the shrimp back in.
8. 8
   Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the shrimp and stir the shrimp around in the sauce, still over high heat, until theyre well coated with a shiny glaze, about 2 minutes.
9. 9
   Serve immediately.