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honey garlic shrimp recipe
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
A quick and easy skillet recipe for honey garlic gochujang shrimp with a sweet and savory glaze, ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 500 g large shrimp (16/20 count), raw, peeled, deveined
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, divided
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted white sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Shrimp and Marinate: Pat the shrimp very dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp with 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, 0.5 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, and all the grated ginger. Toss thoroughly to coat and let marinate for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
- Prepare Glaze and Slurry: In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, honey, gochujang, remaining soy sauce, rice vinegar, and remaining sesame oil to create the glaze mixture. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in cold water to create the slurry. Set both mixtures aside.
- Sear the Shrimp Quickly: Heat the neutral cooking oil in a large 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated shrimp in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp immediately from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Thicken the Fiery Gochujang Glaze: Reduce the heat to medium. Pour the prepared gochujang glaze mixture into the hot skillet. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring continuously. Slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry and continue to whisk for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Combine and Finish: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet with the thickened glaze. Toss gently and quickly to coat all the shrimp evenly in the sauce for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer immediately to a serving dish and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Notes
To avoid a chewy texture, do not overcook the shrimp; sear for just 1-2 minutes per side until opaque. Ensure the shrimp are patted dry before marinating to prevent steaming in the skillet. Searing in batches in a hot pan ensures even cooking and good color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 290 calories
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 250 mg