Korean Firecracker Gochujang Shrimp Udon

This Korean Firecracker Gochujang Shrimp Udon is spicy, glossy and addictive. Caramelized shrimp and thick udon noodles are tossed in a fiery gochujang sauce with honey, garlic and ginger, then finished with scallions and sesame seeds.

Ready in 20 minutes!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Spicy, glossy and addictive
• Caramelized shrimp and thick udon
• Fiery gochujang, honey and ginger
• Ready in 20 minutes

Instructions

1. Make the sauce. In a bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and ginger.
2. Cook the shrimp. Heat a little oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and slightly caramelized. Remove and set aside.
3. Cook the udon. Cook udon according to package directions. Drain well.
4. Toss with sauce. In the same skillet, lower heat to medium. Add the sauce and udon, tossing for 1–2 minutes until the noodles are glossy and well coated.
5. Finish and serve. Return shrimp to the skillet and toss for 1 minute. Top with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.

Tips & Variations

• Cook the shrimp just until pink and slightly caramelized so they stay juicy.
• Drain the udon well so the sauce coats the noodles instead of turning watery.
• Toss the noodles in the sauce for 1–2 minutes so they turn glossy and well coated.

Recipe Summary

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Servings: 2