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Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Shrimp Recipe

Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Shrimp Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

This Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Shrimp recipe combines succulent shrimp with a flavorful gochujang sauce, creating a delicious Korean-inspired dish that’s perfect for a quick and easy meal.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Gochujang Sauce:

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup water

For Serving:

  • sesame seeds and sliced green onion for garnish
  • cooked jasmine rice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Marinate Shrimp: In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with smoked paprika, salt, white pepper, lime juice, avocado oil, and cornstarch. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare Gochujang Sauce: Whisk together garlic, gochujang paste, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, onion powder, mustard powder, salt, black pepper, and water in a small bowl.
  3. Cook Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp for about 1 minute per side until pink; remove from skillet.
  4. Sauté Garlic and Simmer Sauce: Sauté garlic in the skillet. Add the gochujang sauce mixture, simmer until thickened.
  5. Combine and Serve: Return shrimp to skillet, toss in sauce. Serve over jasmine rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onion.

Notes

  • Adjust heat by adding more or less gochujang.
  • For extra sweetness, stir in a teaspoon of honey.
  • This dish pairs well with pineapple chunks or sautéed vegetables like bell peppers and snap peas.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Korean-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 710 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 13 g
  • Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 165 mg