Description
Delight your taste buds with this mouthwatering Spicy Gochujang Shrimp recipe that combines the bold flavors of Korean chili paste, soy sauce, and sesame oil, creating a perfect balance of heat and sweetness. Quick and easy to make, this dish is ideal for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar.
- Marinate Shrimp: Add shrimp to the marinade, toss to coat evenly, and let it marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and green onions. Serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Adjust gochujang for desired spice level.
- For a smoky flavor, finish shrimp on a hot grill.
- Add a squeeze of lime juice for brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Marinating
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg
