Description
Discover how to make a mouthwatering Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Shrimp recipe that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for a flavorful meal!
Ingredients
- 450 g Large prawns (1 lb)
- 1/2 tsp (3 ml) Smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp (3 ml) Salt
- 1/4 tsp (1 ml) White Pepper
- 1/2 of a Lemon
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Cornstarch
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Gochujang paste
- 1 1/2 tbsp (23 ml) Sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Lemon juice
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Rice vinegar
- 1/4 tsp (1 ml) Onion powder
- 1/4 tsp (1 ml) Mustard powder
- 1/8 tsp (1 ml) Salt
- 1/8 tsp (1 ml) Black pepper
- 1/4 cup Water (60 ml)
- Sesame seeds
- Green onion
- Pineapple
- Jasmine rice
Instructions
- Place the large prawns in a bowl, sprinkle with smoked paprika, salt, white pepper, lemon juice, vegetable oil, and cornstarch. Toss them together thoroughly. Allow them to marinate for 10–15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
- As the prawns soak up the flavors, finely chop the garlic cloves, cut the pineapple into small cubes, and slice the green onions thinly. Set these aside.
- To make the gochujang sauce, whisk together the gochujang paste, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, rice vinegar, onion powder, mustard powder, salt, black pepper, and water in a small bowl. Stir until well combined and set aside.
- Warm a pan over medium heat and add a bit of neutral oil. Once the pan is hot, arrange the prawns in a single layer. Cook them for about a minute on each side, until they turn opaque and curl. Remove from the pan and keep aside.
- In the same pan, add more oil if necessary and sauté the chopped garlic for about a minute until it becomes fragrant, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
- Pour the gochujang sauce into the pan, adding a couple of tablespoons of water from the sauce bowl. Let it simmer gently over medium heat for a minute or two, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly.
- Return the prawns to the pan, stirring them into the sauce until they are evenly coated. Cover the pan with a lid and allow everything to simmer together for another minute on medium heat.
- Present the prawns over a serving of steamed jasmine rice. Garnish with diced pineapple, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and sliced green onion.
Notes
- For a more pronounced citrus taste, drizzle extra lemon juice on the cooked shrimp before serving.
- Adjust the amount of gochujang paste to your preferred level of spiciness.
- Enhance the sauce with a hint of sweetness and acidity by incorporating a splash of pineapple juice.
