Sweet & Spicy Korean Style Shrimp
This Asian inspired shrimp dish is just the right combination of sweet and spicy. A simple and quick recipe that will hit all the right taste buds.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp, uncooked
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce*
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ginger, fresh or ground
- 1 tablespoon chili paste, to taste
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoon corn starch
- green onion, chopped to garnish
- sesame seeds to garnish
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, add in maple syrup, honey, soy sauce, water, ginger, chili paste, peanut butter, garlic powder, sesame oil and corn starch. Whisk together over medium heat and let simmer for 10 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
- While the sauce is simmering, prepare shrimp. Ensure shrimp are de-shelled, de-veined, rinsed with water and patted dry.
- Place shrimp in sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes each side, stir occasionally to ensure shrimp cook evenly.
- Serve over rice and top with green onion and sesame seeds.
Notes
*We use low-sodium soy sauce as a preference. If you only have regular soy, add in a little less and taste to ensure the sauce doesn't become too salty.
Shrimp will turn from grey/translucent to pink on the exterior and "white" in colour on the inside when properly cooked.
This dish could be for 2 -4 people depending on appetite size and amount of rice made.