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Gochujang-Honey Glazed Shrimp Skewers
Sweet and spicy Korean-inspired Gochujang-Honey Glazed Shrimp Skewers are perfect for weeknight cooking because they take less than 10 minutes to cook.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 158 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Gochujang
- 1 lb peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp (weight after peeling)
- 2 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp mirin
- 8 long wooden skewers (soaked at least 20 minutes)
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- cooking spray
- 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp scallions (sliced thin on an angle)
- 1 small cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp fresh ginger
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.
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Notes
- A few tips when making shrimp skewers, be sure to soak the skewers at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning if using bamboo. Doubling up on the skewers helps keep the shrimp in place when you are grilling.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1skewer
Calories
158kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
23.5g
(47%)
Fat
2.5g
(4%)
Cholesterol
172mg
(57%)
Sodium
399mg
(17%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1skewer | |
| Calories | 158kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 23.5g | 47% |
| Fat | 2.5g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 399mg | 17% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.