Description
This Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Shrimp recipe combines succulent shrimp with a flavorful Korean-inspired sauce made with gochujang, honey, and a hint of spice. It’s a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Gochujang Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
For Garnish and Serving:
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
- Cooked rice, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Gochujang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the shrimp and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until just pink and opaque.
- Finish the Dish: Pour the gochujang sauce over the shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Cook for another 1–2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level by varying the amount of gochujang or omitting the red pepper flakes.
- You can use maple syrup or brown sugar as substitutes for honey.
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the shrimp in the sauce for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired, Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
