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Gochujang-Honey Glazed Shrimp Skewers

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Sweet and spicy Korean-inspired Gochujang-Honey Glazed Shrimp Skewers are perfect for weeknight cooking because they take less than 10 minutes to cook.

Sweet and spicy Korean-inspired Gochujang-Honey Glazed Shrimp Skewers are perfect for weeknight cooking because they take less than 10 minutes to cook.

I adapted the sauce from my Gochujang-Glazed Salmon recipe swapping the sugar for honey and it turned out wonderful. Spicy, sweet and flavorful. You’ll brush the glaze on the shrimp a minute before they are fully cooked, then place them on a platter and finish with remaining glaze.

Sweet and spicy Korean-inspired Gochujang-Honey Glazed Shrimp Skewers are perfect for weeknight cooking because they take less than 10 minutes to cook.

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.

What can I use Instead of Gochujang?

Gochujang is available in many grocery stores or can be purchased on Amazon, this is the one I use (affiliate link). If you need a substitute for Gochujang you can make a paste of 1 tablespoon red chili pepper flakes moistened with soy sauce and add a little sugar. This will not replicate the complexity but a similar flavor profile.

How To Make Korean Glazed Grilled Shrimp

Sweet and spicy Korean-inspired Gochujang-Honey Glazed Shrimp Skewers are perfect for weeknight cooking because they take less than 10 minutes to cook.

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Gochujang-Honey Glazed Shrimp Skewers

5 from 9 votes
2
Cals:158
Protein:23.5
Carbs:9
Fat:2.5
Sweet and spicy Korean-inspired Gochujang-Honey Glazed Shrimp Skewers are perfect for weeknight cooking because they take less than 10 minutes to cook.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
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: 10 minutes
Cook: 6 minutes
Total: 16 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
Serving Size: 1 skewer

Ingredients

For the Gochujang-Honey Glaze:

For the Shrimp:

  • 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.

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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

Serving: 1 skewer, Calories: 158 kcal, Carbohydrates: 9 g, Protein: 23.5 g, Fat: 2.5 g, Cholesterol: 172 mg, Sodium: 399 mg, Sugar: 6 g

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Sweet and spicy Korean-inspired Gochujang-Honey Glazed Shrimp Skewers are perfect for weeknight cooking because they take less than 10 minutes to cook.