Description
This Spicy Gochujang Shrimp recipe delivers a flavorful Korean-inspired main course with tender shrimp coated in a savory, spicy sauce made from gochujang, soy sauce, honey, and aromatic spices. Quick and easy to prepare on the stovetop, it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner served over rice, noodles, or wrapped in lettuce.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Marinade
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Cooking
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Garnish
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth to create the flavorful sauce.
- Prepare the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure they cook evenly and set aside.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until they start to turn pink and opaque.
- Add the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp and stir well to coat all the shrimp evenly with the sauce.
- Simmer: Continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the shrimp are fully cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly, clinging to the shrimp.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle with sliced green onion and sesame seeds if using. Serve hot over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps for a complete meal.
Notes
- Adjust the level of spiciness by increasing or decreasing the amount of gochujang used to suit your taste.
- For variation, substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu to adapt the recipe to different dietary preferences.
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the shrimp in the sauce for 15–20 minutes before cooking.
- Serve immediately after cooking for the best texture and flavor.
