Description
Discover how to make delicious Korean shrimp with this easy recipe. Learn the secrets to perfecting this flavorful dish that will impress your taste buds!
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined (450 grams)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce (30 milliliters)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sesame oil (15 milliliters)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) gochujang (15 grams)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey (15 grams)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ginger, grated (2 grams)
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil (15 milliliters)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame seeds (2 grams)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Mix well to create a marinade.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly.
- Let the shrimp marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet in a single layer.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on one side without moving them.
- Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked and pink.
- Add chopped green onions to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the shrimp before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
Notes
- Marinate the shrimp for longer than 15 minutes for a richer flavor profile.
- Avoid overcooking the shrimp to maintain their tender texture.
- Adjust the gochujang amount to customize the spiciness of the dish.
