Description
Irresistible Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Shrimp is a vibrant dish that marries sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors in every bite. This quick and easy recipe features succulent shrimp coated in a fiery gochujang glaze, perfect for summer gatherings or any dinner table. With its stunning presentation and bold taste, it’s guaranteed to impress your guests and elevate your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tbsp gochujang
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 scallions (sliced for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Rinse and pat dry the shrimp. Preheat a pan over medium heat.
- Create the sauce: In a bowl, combine gochujang, honey, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice until smooth.
- Coat the shrimp: Toss the shrimp in the sauce until fully coated. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat oil in the pan. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Add garnish and serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with scallions, and enjoy with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 190mg