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Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Shrimp
A flavorful dish featuring crispy shrimp coated in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Shrimp Coating
- 450 g jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails optional)
- ⅓ cup corn starch
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup neutral oil (sunflower or avocado)
Sweet & Spicy Gochujang Sauce
- ¼ cup gochujang paste
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp corn starch
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Pat dry the shrimp and toss with cornstarch, garlic powder, and pepper to coat.
- Whisk together gochujang, honey, soy sauce, garlic, cornstarch, and water to make the sauce.
- Heat oil in a skillet, fry shrimp until golden, then transfer to paper towels.
- Pour sauce into the skillet, simmer until thickened, then add shrimp and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles, garnished as desired.
Notes
For extra crunch, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds or sliced scallions before serving.