Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Recipe: Quick & Easy!

Ingredients

• 0.5 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
• 1.5 teaspoons mirin
• 1.5 teaspoons white sugar, or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 0.5 tablespoon gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, 2 minced scallions, garlic, sesame seeds, cornstarch, ginger, mirin, sugar, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil.
2. Put shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag, then add the soy sauce marinade. Remove excess air, seal, and shake to coat the shrimp evenly. Marinate in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the shrimp, saving the extra marinade in the bag. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turns opaque, around 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
4. Pour 3 tablespoons of the reserved marinade and gochujang into the skillet. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Brush the glaze over the cooked shrimp or serve as a dipping sauce. Top with the remaining minced scallion.

Nutrition

• Calories: 313 kcal
• Fat Content: 6 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 6 g
• Sodium Content: 2586 mg
• Protein Content: 42 g
• Cholesterol Content: 345 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 19 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g