Description
Sweet and spicy gochujang shrimp explode with Korean-inspired flavors that dance across your palate. Sizzling shrimp coated in a fiery-sweet sauce bring restaurant-quality excitement directly to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound shrimp
Sauce:
- ¼ cup gochujang
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Aromatics and Oil:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions
- Whisk together ¼ cup gochujang, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and 1 minced garlic clove in a mixing bowl until your sauce is smooth and well-combined.
- Add 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp to the sauce, gently tossing until each piece is evenly coated with the spicy marinade.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until the surface is hot and slightly shimmering.
- Carefully transfer the marinated shrimp into the hot skillet, arranging them in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on the first side, watching for a golden-brown color and slight curl in the edges.
- Flip each shrimp and continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes, ensuring they reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Remove the skillet from heat immediately after cooking, transferring shrimp to a serving plate to prevent overcooking.
- Garnish with optional chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired, and serve your shrimp while they are hot and juicy.
Notes
- Marinate shrimp for at least 15 minutes to allow the gochujang sauce to deeply flavor the seafood.
- Choose fresh, large shrimp with shells removed for the best texture and easiest eating.
- Use a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan to get a nice sear and caramelization on the shrimp.
- For a lower-carb option, replace honey with a sugar-free sweetener like monk fruit or stevia.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg