Gochujang Honey Shrimp

INGREDIENTS 

• 1 lb jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
• ⅓ cup cornstarch or potato starch
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ cup vegetable oil or any neutral oil
• 1 green onion finely chopped for optional garnish
• ½ teaspoon sesame seeds optional garnish

Gochujang Sauce

• 1 tablespoon gochujang
• 1 tablespoon honey
• ½ tablespoon sesame oil
• ½ tablespoon regular soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch or potato starch
• ½ cup water cold

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. In a large mixing bowl, add shrimp, cornstarch, garlic powder, black pepper and gently mix. Mix until each shrimp is well coated in the cornstarch seasoning.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together your Gochujang Sauce ingredients as listed above until well combined. Set aside.
3. Then heat vegetable oil in a large pan on medium-high heat, fry your shrimp until they are crispy and golden on both sides.
4. Reduce to low-medium heat. Then mix your sauce again to lift up the cornstarch at the bottom of the bowl and pour it over the shrimp. Gently toss shrimp with the sauce. Do not over toss or it can cause the coating to fall off the shrimp. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds (optional) and enjoy!