Description
Gochujang shrimp brings Korean-inspired heat straight to your dinner table, delivering a quick and zesty meal that sparks serious flavor excitement. Grab some plump shrimp, mix in that fiery red pepper paste, and watch your weeknight cooking game leap into delicious new territory.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound shrimp
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Aromatics and Garnish:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 2 green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Whisk 2 tablespoons gochujang, 1 tablespoon honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Drop your 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp into the marinade, coating each piece thoroughly. Let them soak at room temperature for exactly 30 minutes.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until surface is hot and evenly warmed.
- Transfer marinated shrimp directly into the heated skillet, spreading them in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Sear shrimp for 2 minutes on the first side, watching for a beautiful golden color developing around edges.
- Flip each shrimp carefully and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until they transform completely pink and curl slightly.
- Remove skillet from heat and immediately transfer shrimp to serving plate.
- Sprinkle 2 chopped green onions and a generous pinch of sesame seeds across the top for fresh flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Marinate the shrimp for at least 30 minutes to allow the bold gochujang flavors to deeply penetrate the seafood.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before cooking to ensure a perfect sear and prevent steaming in the pan.
- Use fresh garlic and ginger for maximum flavor intensity and avoid pre-minced versions that can taste flat.
- For a lower-carb option, replace honey with a sugar-free sweetener like monk fruit to keep the sauce’s balance without added sugars.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg