How to Make Sweet and Spicy Shrimps - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something irresistible about the combination of sweet and spicy flavors in a dish. The contrast of heat and sweetness creates a taste sensation that keeps you coming back for more. And when it comes to seafood, there's no better way to enjoy this delicious flavor combination than with some succulent, tender shrimps.

If you're a fan of bold, flavor-packed dishes, then you're going to love this recipe for sweet and spicy shrimps. It's a dish that packs a punch in terms of flavor...

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Ingredients

  • 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 hot pepper paste)

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 52 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Combine soy sauce, 2 minced scallions, garlic, sesame seeds, cornstarch, ginger, mirin, sugar, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil in a bowl to make marinade.
  • Place shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag; pour in marinade. Seal the bag and shake to coat shrimp. Place in refrigerator and marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; add shrimp. Cook, turning and basting a few times with leftover marinade, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a bowl, reserving oil in the skillet.
  • Pour 3 tablespoons of the marinade and gochujang to the skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Brush glaze over cooked shrimp or use as a dip. Sprinkle the remaining minced scallion on top.
  • Nutrition

    313 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 345mg
    • Sodium: 2586mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 42g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 140mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 465mg