Description
This Spicy Gochujang Shrimp recipe combines the heat of gochujang with sweet honey and savory soy sauce, creating a deliciously satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp by combining it with gochujang, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and sesame oil in a bowl. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add marinated shrimp in a single layer and sauté for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Sprinkle green onions and sesame seeds over the cooked shrimp. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of gochujang according to your spice preference.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg