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Servings:
4
Gochujang Shrimp
A super easy sautéed sweet and spicy Gochujang Shrimp that makes for an excellent appetizer. Quick and simple marinade together with quick-to-cook shrimp that can be wrapped with lettuce and enjoyed in one bite. Healthy and high in protein, they're perfect for your family's summer dinner party.
Total Time
20min
5.0
1 Rating
Author: Scarlett Wang at SideChef
Servings:
4
Ingredients
•
1
lb
Shrimp
, peeled, deveined
•
3
cloves
Garlic
, minced
•
3
stalks
Scallions
•
2
Tbsp
Butter
•
2
Tbsp
Gochujang
•
1
Tbsp
Soy Sauce
•
1
Lemon
, juiced
•
1
tsp
Sesame Oil
•
1
tsp
Honey
For Serving
•
8
pieces
Butter Lettuce
•
to taste
White Sesame Seeds
•
to taste
Julienned
Scallions
•
to taste
Red Chili Peppers
•
1
Lemon
Cooking Instructions
1.
In a small mixing bowl, mix together
Gochujang (2 Tbsp)
,
Soy Sauce (1 Tbsp)
, 1 Tbsp of
Lemon Juice (1)
,
Sesame Oil (1 tsp)
, and
Honey (1 tsp)
until well combined.
2.
In a frying pan, heat the
Butter (2 Tbsp)
over medium high heat. Then stir in the
Garlic (3 cloves)
and the white part of the
Scallions (3 stalks)
. Cook for about 1 minute until softened and fragrant.
3.
Add
Shrimp (1 lb)
and gochujang mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimps are opaque. Stir occasionally.
4.
Turn off the heat, add the green part of the green onion, then stir to combine.
5.
Top
Butter Lettuce (8 pieces)
with gochujang shrimp. Garnish with
Scallions (to taste)
,
Red Chili Pepper Slices (to taste)
, and
White Sesame Seeds (to taste)
. Serve with
Lemon Wedges (1)
.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
208
FAT
8.5 g
PROTEIN
24.2 g
CARBS
10.5 g
