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Zesty Korean Gochujang Shrimp Stir-Fry with Snow Peas

Name: Zesty Korean Gochujang Shrimp Stir-Fry with Snow Peas
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tbsp gochujang paste; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tsp minced garlic; 1 tsp grated ginger; 1 cup snow peas, trimmed; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 2 green onions, sliced; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; Fresh cilantro leaves

A vibrant dish that combines the fiery heat of gochujang with succulent shrimp and crunchy snow peas for a delightful main course.

5(943 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 21, 2026

Zesty Korean Gochujang Shrimp Stir-Fry with Snow Peas — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

12 min

Cook

35 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Shrimp Marinade

For the Vegetables

For the Stir-Fry Sauce

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 242 kcal
Protein: 28 g
Carbs: 14 g
Fat: 8.5 g
Fiber: 2.25 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 966 kcal
Protein: 112 g
Carbs: 56 g
Fat: 34 g
Fiber: 9 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined	480	100	0	8	0
2 tbsp gochujang paste	60	2	10	2	1
1 tbsp soy sauce	10	1	1	0	0
1 tbsp sesame oil	120	0	0	14	0
1 tsp minced garlic	4	0	1	0	0
1 tsp grated ginger	2	0	0	0	0
1 cup snow peas trimmed	35	3	6	0	2
1 red bell pepper sliced	40	1	9	0	3
1 small onion thinly sliced	28	1	6	0	1
2 green onions sliced	10	0	2	0	1
2 tbsp soy sauce	20	2	2	0	0
1 tbsp rice vinegar	0	0	0	0	0
1 tbsp honey	64	0	17	0	0
1 tsp sesame oil	40	0	0	5	0
1 tbsp sesame seeds	52	2	2	5	1
Fresh cilantro leaves	1	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Shrimp

1
Combine Marinade
In a bowl, combine gochujang paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
2
Coat the Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the marinade and mix until well coated.
3
Marinate
Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
Tip: Do not over-marinate the shrimp as it may become too salty.

Preparing the Vegetables

1
Slice Vegetables
Slice the bell pepper and onion into thin strips.
2
Trim Snow Peas
Trim the snow peas and set them aside.
3
Chop Green Onions
Chop the green onions and set aside for garnish.

How to Make Zesty Korean Gochujang Shrimp Stir-Fry with Snow Peas

Total time: 47 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Searing the Shrimp
Heat a pan over medium-high heat, add the marinated shrimp, and cook until pink and opaque. Set aside.
2
Stir-Frying Vegetables
In the same pan, add a bit of oil if needed, then add the snow peas, bell pepper, and onion. Stir-fry until vegetables are tender-crisp.
3
Combining Everything
Return the shrimp to the pan, pour in the stir-fry sauce, and toss to coat everything. Cook briefly until heated through.