Dinner
Gochujang-Honey Glazed Shrimp Skewers
Juicy jumbo shrimp soak up a sticky sweet heat from gochujang, honey, mirin, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, delivering caramelized edges and a glossy, finger licking finish. Thin scallions add a bright crunch that balances each warm, savory bite.
- Total
- 17 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 7 min
- Serves
- 4
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 158
- Protein
- 24g
- Carbs
- 9g
- Fat
- 3g
- Sugar
- 6g
- Sodium
- 399mg
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 tsp mirin
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 small cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp fresh ginger
- 1 lb peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp (weight after peeling)
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 8 long wooden skewers (soaked at least 20 minutes)
- cooking spray
- 2 tbsp scallions (sliced thin on an angle)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine glaze ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Season shrimp with salt and place on doubled skewers to make 4.
- Heat a clean, lightly oiled grill to medium heat, when the grill is hot add the shrimp, careful not to burn the skewers. Grill 4 minutes on one side, turn and cook 2 minutes. Brush the glaze on the shrimp, turn and brush on the remaining side. Cook and additional minute or until the shrimp is opaque and cooked through.
- Transfer to a platter, brush with any remaining glaze and top with sesame seeds and scallions.