Gochujang Marinated Grilled Shrimp

Gochujang Marinated Grilled Shrimp

Gochujang Marinated Grilled Shrimp

If you like spicy, this recipe is for you. Gochujang paste is great as a marinade for shrimp, as well as chicken, pork, and squid. When selecting shrimp, I chose to use 16/20 count. These are the ideal size for grilling and broiling, especially if you want to add a glaze to the shrimp. Anything smaller has the risk of being overcooked.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: appetizer, Korean, main course, seafood
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 16/20 ct. shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp gochujang paste
  • 1 tbsp honey

Garnish

  • green onions chopped
  • toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Mix all of the marinade ingredients together. Save half of the marinade for basting.
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  • Add in the shrimp. Marinate for 30 minutes.
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  • Skewer the shrimp. Place on a rack on a baking sheet lined in foil.
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  • Position the oven rack closest to the broiler. Broil the shrimp for 1 1/2 minutes a side.
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  • Brush the shrimp with the other half of the marinade. Broil for another minute on each side.
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Korean, main course, seafood
Garnish with green onion and toasted sesame seeds.