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Spicy garlic prawns.
4.50 from 2 votes

Spicy Garlic Prawns

These spicy garlic prawns are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. Marinated and then broiled to perfection. Enjoy!
Prep 40 minutes
Cook 8 minutes
Total 48 minutes
Fat 8
Carbs 13
Protein 16
Yield 4

Ingredients

  • 5 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 lb. large prawns or jumbo shrimp thawed, deveined, and peeled*

Instructions

  • Add the garlic, gochujang, vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and soy sauce to a large mixing bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until smooth.
  • Transfer the shrimp to the bowl with the marinade. Toss the shrimp until they are covered and let them marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
    Shrimp in a glass bowl on a white surface.
  • Preheat the oven to broil and spread the marinated shrimp across a baking sheet so they are not touching.
    A baking sheet with shrimp on it.
  • Broil the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side. The shrimp are ready when they start to curl. Immediately remove the shrimp from the baking sheet so they don’t overcook.
    Grilled shrimp on a baking sheet.
  • Serve on their own or over rice.
    A bowl of rice with shrimp and green onions.

Tips & Notes

  • We used prawns and jumbo shrimp for this recipe. Both work.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 9g