Gochujang Honey Shrimp Bowls

This recipe for Gochujang Honey Shrimp Bowls creates a sweet, spicy, and savory meal, drawing inspiration from popular versions that are quick and flavorful. It features a sticky gochujang sauce coating perfectly cooked shrimp, served over rice with fresh garnishes.

• Prep time: 10 minutes

• Cook time: 15 minutes

• Servings: 4

Ingredients:

For the Gochujang Honey Shrimp:

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

• For the Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)

  • 2 tbsp honey

  • 3 tsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

  • 1 tsp minced fresh ginger

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice

  • ½ cup water

  • 1 tsp cornstarch (to thicken the sauce)

For the Bowls (Optional but Recommended):

• 3 cups cooked jasmine rice

• 1 cup sautéed snap peas or edamame

• 1 cup shredded cabbage or other fresh veggies

• Garnishes: Sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Combine the Sauce Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the gochujang, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and ginger until well combined. Set aside.

2. Cook the Shrimp: Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, flipping once, until they are bright pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to overcook them. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate and set aside.

3. Thicken the Sauce: Reduce the heat to low. Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet. In a small separate bowl, whisk the water and cornstarch together to create a slurry, then stir the slurry into the sauce in the pan.

4. Simmer and Coat: Cook the sauce, stirring constantly, until it starts to slightly thicken and becomes glossy, about 1 minute.

5. Finish the Shrimp: Return the cooked shrimp to the pan and stir until each piece is evenly coated in the sauce and heated through.

6. Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked jasmine rice among bowls. Add your choice of sautéed vegetables (snap peas, edamame, etc.) and shredded cabbage. Top with the gochujang honey shrimp.

7. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds before serving hot.

   Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

   • Calories: 370 - 560 kcal

   • Protein: 17 - 27g

   • Carbohydrates: 38 - 58g

   • Fat: 17 - 25g

   • Sodium: 980mg - 1510mg

   These values are estimates and can vary based on specific ingredient brands and exact measurements used, especially the amount of honey and sodium in the soy sauce/gochujang.