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korean barbecue shrimp
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5 from 2 votes

Barbecue Korean Shrimp Recipe

A combination of sweet, salty and spicy ingredients for an Asian spin on barbecue shrimp.
Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time46 minutes
Course: appetizer or entree
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: bbq shrimp, Korean barbecue shrimp, Korean shrimp
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 426kcal
Author: Amy Casey

Equipment

  • grill pan

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons chili garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine
  • 3 tablespoons grated onion
  • 1 pound extra jumbo shrimp 16/20, peeled, deveined, tail on
  • chili garlic paste for serving

Instructions

  • In a large Ziploc bag, combine all the ingredients except the shrimp. Remove about 3 tablespoons of the marinade and set aside.
  • Add the shrimp to the bag and seal. Place in the refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan to high heat.
  • Remove the shrimp from the marinade (discard the marinade in the bag). Place shrimp on the grill with about an inch between each shrimp.
  • Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side. The shrimp should be just cooked through and charred in some spots. Baste the shrimp with the marinade before removing from the grill.
  • Remove shrimp to a platter and serve with extra chili garlic sauce.

Notes

  • Use a Ziploc bag to easily combine the ingredients and marinate the shrimp for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • Grating the onion adds adds the bite of fresh onion without having large pieces of onion in the marinade.
  • Chili garlic paste is a spicy sauce available in the international ingredient aisle of the grocery store. White wine can be substituted for the rice wine.
  • A grill pan makes for easy indoor grilling. The shrimp can also be broiled for 5 minutes - watch closely so they do not burn. In a pinch, sauté the shrimp in a hot skillet for about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Set aside a couple tablespoons of the marinade to baste the shrimp as they grill.

Nutrition

Serving: 5shrimp | Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.7g | Protein: 88.6g | Fat: 3.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 520mg | Sodium: 1751mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 5.8g