Description
Learn how to make delicious Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Shrimps with this easy recipe. Perfect for a flavorful meal that will leave you craving for more!
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) Brown 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
- In a mixing bowl, toss the large prawns with smoked paprika, salt, white pepper, juice from half a lemon, vegetable oil, and cornstarch. Stir until the prawns are well-coated and let them marinate for 10–15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
- As the prawns marinate, finely chop the garlic cloves, cut the pineapple into small cubes, and thinly slice the green onion. Reserve these for later use.
- To prepare the gochujang sauce, combine the gochujang paste, brown sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, rice vinegar, onion powder, mustard powder, salt, black pepper, and water in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
- Warm a pan over medium heat, adding a touch of neutral oil. Place the prawns in a single layer once the pan is hot. Cook them for about a minute per side, just until they become opaque and begin to curl. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add a bit more oil if necessary and sauté the minced garlic for about a minute, just until aromatic, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the prepared gochujang sauce to the pan (swirl a couple of tablespoons of water in the sauce bowl and pour that in as well) and let it gently simmer on medium heat for a minute or two, stirring occasionally until it slightly thickens.
- Reintroduce the prawns to the pan, stirring them into the sauce until they are thoroughly coated. Cover with a lid and let everything cook together for an additional minute on medium heat.
- Serve the prawns atop a bowl of steamed jasmine rice, garnished with fresh pineapple cubes, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and sliced green onion.
Notes
- Consider enhancing the flavor by adding a sprinkle of smoked paprika or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinated shrimp before cooking.
- Try grilling the pineapple cubes for a sweeter taste before using them as a garnish.
- For a stronger garlic flavor, add an extra minced clove to the simmering sauce.
