Description
A delicious dish that beautifully balances sweet and spicy flavors with tender shrimp, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey (or brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Steamed rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in gochujang, soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. Simmer until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, tossing to ensure they are evenly coated in the sauce.
- Serve the shrimp over steamed rice, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Notes
Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor. Adjust spice levels according to preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg