Korean Soy-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 12 oz Shrimp (peeled, deveined)
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce (low-sodium if desired)
• 1 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 1 tsp Gochujang (optional for heat)(optional)
• 1 tsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Water
• 1 tbsp Neutral oil (for stir-frying)
• 2 stalks Green onions (sliced)
• 2 cups Cooked rice (for serving)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes total): Pat shrimp dry. Mince garlic and slice green onions. In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, water, and gochujang (if using) until smooth.

2. 2

   Cook (12 minutes total): Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add neutral oil, then add shrimp in a single layer and stir-fry 2–3 minutes until mostly pink.

3. 3

   Add garlic and stir-fry 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the sauce mixture and cook 3–4 minutes, stirring, until shrimp are fully cooked and the sauce thickens.

4. 4

   Turn off heat, toss in green onions, and serve immediately over rice.