Description
This Sweet & Spicy Gochujang Shrimp recipe combines succulent shrimp with a flavorful Korean-inspired sauce that’s both sweet and fiery. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Gochujang Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Mix Gochujang Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Add Sauce: Pour the gochujang sauce over the shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Finish: Remove from heat, sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Adjust gochujang amount for desired spice level.
- For extra heat, add red pepper flakes.
- Pairs well with steamed vegetables or salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces shrimp with sauce
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 6 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 22 grams
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
