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Creamy Coconut Gochujang Shrimp
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Creamy Coconut Gochujang Shrimp

30 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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Ingredients

4 people
  • large shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails removed)Other600 g
  • olive oil (for drizzling and searing)Pantry30 ml
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • onion powderSpices4 g
  • paprika (divided between shrimp and sauce)Spices6 g
  • oregano (dried)Spices3 g
  • butterDairy30 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce4 pieces
  • gochujangPantry30 g
  • tomato pastePantry20 g
  • coconut milk (one whole can)Pantry400 ml
  • soy saucePantry20 ml
  • sugarPantry8 g
  • chili flakes (to taste)Spices3 g
  • chicken bouillon cubePantry1 piece
  • rice (cooked, for serving)Grains300 g
  • gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, for garnish)Spices3 g
  • green onions (sliced, for garnish)Produce2 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

576kcal

Carbs
67 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
20 g

step by step

Method

  1. Season the shrimp

    • Pat the peeled, deveined shrimp dry and place in a bowl.
    • Drizzle with a little olive oil.
    • Add salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika and oregano.
    • Toss well so every shrimp is evenly coated.
    Step 1
  2. Sear the shrimp

    • Add a little more oil to a hot pan.
    • Add the shrimp and sear until beautifully golden on both sides.
    • Cook until fully cooked through, then remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
    Step 2
  3. Build the sauce

    • In the same pan, melt in the butter.
    • Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
    • Add the gochujang and tomato paste and cook down for a minute.
    • Pour in the whole can of coconut milk.
    • Add the soy sauce, sugar, paprika, chili flakes to taste and the chicken bouillon cube.
    • Give it a good mix until smooth and simmering.
    Step 3
  4. Plate and garnish

    • Serve the sauce over a small bowl of rice.
    • Add the seared shrimp on top.
    • Garnish with gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) and sliced green onions.
    • Enjoy right away.
    Step 4