Sweet and Spicy Shrimp

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This sweet and spicy shrimp recipe yields delicious Korean-influenced marinated and glazed sweet and spicy shrimp. Serve it with salad or over rice, pasta, or potatoes. Garnish servings with more sesame seeds.

Submitted by Sandra's Easy Cooking
Updated on February 19, 2025
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • ½ 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 ½ teaspoons mirin

  • 1 ½ teaspoons white sugar, or more to taste

  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)

  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil

  • 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • ½ tablespoon gochujang (Korean red chili paste)

Directions

  1. Combine soy sauce, 2 minced scallions, garlic, sesame seeds, cornstarch, ginger, mirin, sugar, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil in a bowl.

  2. Place shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag; add soy sauce marinade. Squeeze out excess air, seal the bag, and shake until shrimp coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes.

  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; add shrimp, reserving any remaining marinade in the bag. Cook and stir until opaque, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer shrimp to a bowl.

  4. Add 3 tablespoons reserved marinade and gochujang to the skillet; cook and stir over medium-low heat until thickened, about 2 minutes. Brush glaze over cooked shrimp (or use as a dip). Sprinkle remaining 1 minced scallion on top.

Recipe Tip:

You can use all-purpose flour in place of cornstarch if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

313 Calories
6g Fat
19g Carbs
42g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 313
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 345mg 115%
Sodium 2586mg 112%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 42g 85%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 140mg 11%
Iron 7mg 37%
Potassium 465mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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