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Sweet and Spicy Shrimp
This Sweet and Spicy Shrimp is super easy to make and is packed with flavour. Made in less than 30 minutes and with pantry staples, this easy shrimp recipe is always on rotation as it’s the perfect weeknight meal as well as a meal prep!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 238 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1½ tbsp Gochugaru
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb Shrimp
- 1 sweet onion sliced thinly
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
Instructions
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the gochugaru, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, mirin, oyster sauce, and water.
- In a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat, add the onions and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Then add in minced garlic and sauté for another minute. Pour into a plate and set aside.
- To the same skillet, add the shrimp. Cook for around 2 to 3 minutes or until the shrimp has almost all turned opaque.
- Add the onion and garlic back into the pan.
- To the pan, add the sauce that was made earlier and stir to coat the shrimp.
- Add the butter to the pan and stir until it has melted and is well combined with the sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
238kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
293mg
(98%)
Sodium
1355mg
(56%)
Potassium
310mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
1036IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
204mg
(20%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 293mg | 98% |
| Sodium | 1355mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1036IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.