If you haven’t met Gochujang, it’s quite the charmer! A spicy, sweet, savory paste that is a staple in Korean cooking and adds pzazz to the simplest of ingredients. We’ve paired it with shrimp and air-fried on a cedar plank. Serve with your favorite noodles, steamed rice or in a taco with some whisper-thin slaw and fiery chopped chili.
1 hr 25 mins total time
15 mins active time
Easy
Serves 2
Ingredients
Measurements:
¼ cup (1¾ oz) gochujang (Korean fermented red chili paste)
2 tbsp (1½ oz) honey
2 cloves garlic
finely grated
1 tbsp finely grated ginger
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp kosher salt
13¼ oz large raw peeled shrimp
deveined
3 green onions
cut into 2-inch lengths
2 large red chili peppers
sliced
Lime wedges
to serve
Instructions
1Place the cedar plank in the roasting pan and cover with cold water. Place a heavy bowl on top to keep the plank submerged and allow to soak for approximately 1 hour, or up to 4 hours. Meanwhile, marinate the shrimp.
2Place the gochujang, honey, garlic, ginger, vinegar, sesame oil and salt in a bowl and whisk to combine. Add the shrimp and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerator for 1 hour.
3Insert the wire rack into position 4. Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 375°F, for 8 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
4Drain the water from the pan and return the plank to the pan. Place the shrimp in a single layer on the plank. Place the green onions and chili in the bowl with the marinade and stir to coat, then place on the plank.
5Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and cook for 8 minutes.
6The shrimp should be opaque and just cooked through. If not, cook for a few more minutes.