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Sweet and Spicy Korean Shrimp

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
7 min
TOTAL TIME
52 min
SERVINGS
2 servings
Dinner Korean
Sweet and Spicy Korean Shrimp
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup light soy sauce
  • 3 scallions, minced, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons mirin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 tablespoon gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
Instructions
1
Combine all the ingredients, including soy sauce, minced scallions, garlic, sesame seeds, cornstarch, ginger, mirin, sugar, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil in a bowl to create the marinade mixture.
2
Put the shrimp inside a large zip-top bag; pour in the marinade mixture. Seal the bag and vigorously shake it to evenly coat the shrimp with the marinade. Place in the refrigerator and let marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the shrimp. Cook, constantly turning and occasionally basting a few times with any remaining marinade, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to another bowl, reserving any leftover marinade in the skillet.
4
Pour 3 tablespoons of the remaining marinade and gochujang into the skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until it thickens, approximately 2 minutes. Brush the glaze over cooked shrimp or use as a dip. Sprinkle the remaining minced scallion on top.