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!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 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
• 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb shrimp
• 1 sweet onion (sliced thinly)
• 1 tbsp garlic (minced)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the gochugaru, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, mirin, oyster sauce, and water.
2. 2In 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.
3. 3To the same skillet, add the shrimp. Cook for around 2 to 3 minutes or until the shrimp has almost all turned opaque.
4. 4Add the onion and garlic back into the pan.
5. 5To the pan, add the sauce that was made earlier and stir to coat the shrimp.
6. 6Add the butter to the pan and stir until it has melted and is well combined with the sauce.