Description
Savor the bold flavors of Spicy Gochujang Shrimp—a dish that combines succulent shrimp with a fiery Korean chili paste sauce. Each bite bursts with heat and sweetness, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, this meal is sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- Create the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine Gochujang, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Whisk until smooth.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil. Add shrimp and sauté for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Add Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp and stir gently until coated.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle with sliced green onions. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 180mg