Creamy Coconut Gochujang Shrimp
Spicy Stoat

Creamy Coconut Gochujang Shrimp

15Min
4Servings
285Cal
EasyLevel
Gluten freeSpicy 3/5
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Equipment

knife
cutting board
pan
stove
spatula

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

shrimp (peeled, deveined)

500 g

coconut milk

400 ml

gochujang

2 tbsp

garlic (minced)

3 cloves

ginger (minced)

1 tbsp

vegetable oil

2 tbsp

green onion (sliced)

2 stalks

sesame seeds

1 tbsp

salt

0.5 tsp

black pepper

0.25 tsp

Instructions

1

Prepare ingredients

Minced garlic and ginger, slice green onions, and measure all ingredients.

5 min
2

Heat oil in pan

Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

1 minMedium-high heat
3

Cook aromatics

Add minced garlic and ginger to the hot oil and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

1 minMedium heattimer 1 min
Do not let the garlic burn - it will become bitter
4

Add gochujang

Add gochujang to the pan and stir to combine with the aromatics.

1 minMedium heat
5

Add coconut milk

Pour in the coconut milk and stir until the gochujang is fully incorporated into the sauce.

2 minMedium heattimer 2 min
Stir continuously to prevent the coconut milk from separating
6

Cook shrimp

Add the shrimp to the creamy sauce and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

4 minMedium heattimer 4 min
Do not overcook the shrimp - they become rubbery when overdone
7

Season and finish

Season with salt and pepper, then garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

1 min

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or reheat gently on stovetop

Best served fresh. Coconut milk may separate when reheated but can be stirred back together.

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