Korean Fried Shrimp

Name: Korean Fried Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs large shrimp (peeled and deveined), patted dry; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 egg, beaten; 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste); 2 tsp honey; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp lime juice; 2 tsp sesame seeds

Crispy battered shrimp coated in a sweet and spicy gochujang mayo glaze. A trendy Korean seafood appetizer.

27 minMediumServes 4320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs large shrimp (peeled and deveined), patted dry
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
2 tsp honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1

Mix 1/2 cup cornstarch and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in a shallow bowl.
2

Dip each 1.5 lbs patted dry large shrimp (peeled and deveined) in 1 beaten egg and then coat with the cornstarch and all-purpose flour mixture.
3

Heat 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying) in a deep pot or wok to 350°F.
4

Carefully add the coated large shrimp (peeled and deveined) in batches and fry for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan.
5

Drain on paper towels.
6

In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste), 2 tsp honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp lime juice.
7

In a larger bowl, toss the fried large shrimp (peeled and deveined) with the gochujang mayo sauce until well coated.
8

Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with 2 tsp sesame seeds. Serve warm.

Questions

Can I make Korean Fried Shrimp gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Korean Fried Shrimp keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Korean Fried Shrimp?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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