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
- 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
- Protein 50.51 g Good Source
- Carbs 24.08 g Moderate
- Total Fat 2.91 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.68 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 366.34 mg High
- Sodium 2650.49 mg High
- Fiber 0.99 g Low Source
- Sugar 5.13 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 154.99 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.47 mg Low Source
- Potassium 642.63 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 4.27 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.14 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
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.
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