Description
This Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Shrimp recipe features succulent large shrimp cooked in a flavorful Korean-inspired sauce made from gochujang, soy sauce, honey, and aromatic spices. The shrimp are pan-seared to perfection and glazed with a luscious, spicy-sweet sauce for a perfect balance of heat and sweetness. Garnished with fresh green onions and toasted sesame seeds, this dish is quick to prepare and delicious served over rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Cooking
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Allow the oil to heat until shimmering.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the shrimp in a single layer to the hot skillet. Cook the shrimp undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes on one side until they turn pink and slightly golden. Flip the shrimp and cook the other side for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until they are just cooked through.
- Glaze with sauce: Reduce the heat to medium and pour the prepared sauce over the cooked shrimp. Toss well to coat each shrimp evenly with the sauce. Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly and glaze the shrimp beautifully.
- Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish the glazed shrimp with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve the dish hot accompanied by jasmine rice, noodles, or vegetables as desired.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or increase the amount of gochujang in the sauce.
- This dish pairs excellently with jasmine rice for a traditional side or can be served in lettuce wraps for a low-carb alternative.
- To make the recipe gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
- Ensure shrimp are not overcooked to maintain a tender and juicy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
