Korean-Style Sweet Heat Shrimp
Korean-Style Sweet Heat Shrimp balances a glossy soy-based glaze with gentle sweetness and a lively kick from gochujang and red pepper flakes. Tender shrimp soak up aromatic ginger, garlic, and sesame, delivering a rich umami finish with a hint of caramelized edges. Serve it for a quick weeknight dinner or as a bold centerpiece for a casual weekend spread.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Korean-Style Sweet Heat Shrimp, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, 2 minced scallions, garlic, sesame seeds, cornstarch, ginger, mirin, sugar, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil.
- 2
Put the shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag; pour in the soy sauce marinade. Press out excess air, seal the bag, and shake until the shrimp are coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes.
- 3
Heat a skillet over medium-high; add the shrimp, keeping any remaining marinade in the bag. Cook and stir until the shrimp are opaque, 3 to 5 minutes; move the shrimp to a bowl.
- 4
Add 3 tablespoons reserved marinade and gochujang to the skillet; cook and stir over medium-low until thickened, about 2 minutes. Brush the glaze over the cooked shrimp (or use it as a dip). Sprinkle the remaining 1 minced scallion on top.
- Calories 316.58 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 50.51 g Good Source 101%
- Carbohydrate 24.08 g 9%
- Total Fat 2.91 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.68 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 366.34 mg High 122%
- Sodium 3666.06 mg High 159%
- Dietary Fiber 0.99 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 5.13 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 152.36 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 1.47 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 642.63 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 29.75 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.14 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Korean Style Sweet Heat Shrimp is a Korean appetizer recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cornstarch, Fresh Ginger, Gochujang Base, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 316.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Korean-Style Sweet Heat Shrimp?
- It is a Korean recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Korean-Style Sweet Heat Shrimp made of?
- The main ingredients are Cornstarch, Fresh Ginger, Gochujang Base, Green Onion, Minced Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Korean-Style Sweet Heat Shrimp?
- About 40 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 316.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Korean-Style Sweet Heat Shrimp easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Korean-Style Sweet Heat Shrimp healthy?
- Korean-Style Sweet Heat Shrimp has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 316.58 calories and 50.51 g of protein, or 101% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3666.06 mg (159% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Soy, Sesame, Corn, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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