Spicy Grilled Shrimp (Gochujang Saewu Gui)
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Resting Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
Spicy Grilled Shrimp (Gochujang Saewu Gui)
Description
This recipe begins by soaking wooden skewers and preparing large shrimp by peeling, deveining, and draining them dry. The marinade blends extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, gochujang (a Korean chili paste), and sugar or honey to balance heat with subtle sweetness and acidity. The shrimp are coated thoroughly in the marinade and left to rest for about 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to penetrate.
Grilled over moderate heat, the shrimp cook quickly, developing a slight char on the outside while remaining juicy inside. Basting with leftover marinade during grilling enhances the glaze and flavor. The use of gochujang adds a distinctive Korean chili flavor, combining savory, spicy, and umami notes. Optional garnishing with scallions or chives adds freshness and color to the finished skewers.
These skewers work well as a stand-alone grilled seafood dish or as part of a spread with rice or vegetables. The method can be adapted for grill pan cooking, maintaining the same flavor profile. Proper soaking of skewers ensures they do not burn during grilling, and timing is key to avoid overcooked shrimp.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled, tail on, and deveined, large or jumbo
- salt
- black pepper
- For the Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic or more to taste, minced
- lemon about 2 tablespoons, juice of 1/2 fresh lemon
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
- FOR THE GARNISH:
- scallions optional, finely chopped; or chives; for garnish
- bamboo skewers or wood skewers
Instructions
- Soak the wooden skewers in water while preparing the shrimp. Peel and devein the shrimp if they are shell-on. Rinse the shrimp and drain well (or pat dry). Thread 3 or 4 shrimps on to the skewers. Lightly sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
- Mix all the marinade ingredients well in a bowl.
- Spoon (or brush) the marinade all over the shrimp to coat evenly. Let stand for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat a lightly oiled grill. Grill the shrimp over moderate heat until they turn opaque and curled up, a minute or two each side, depending on the heat source. Do not overcook. Baste the shrimp with the remaining sauce while grilling and before serving. You can also cook the shrimp in a grill pan over medium high heat. Garnish with the optional scallions or chives.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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