Spicy Korean Seafood Stir-Fry
Category
Main Course
Prep
15 minutes
Cook
10 minutes
Style
Korean
Technique
Stir-Frying
Diet Friendly
Pescatarian
Daily Recipe: August 08, 2023
Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with this Korean-inspired seafood recipe! Combining the freshest seafood with bold flavors and seasonal ingredients, this dish is sure to impress. The star ingredient, seafood, brings a delicate yet rich taste to the plate, perfectly balanced with the vibrant Korean seasonings.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Mixed seafood (e.g., shrimp, scallops, squid) - 1 pound
- Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
- Small onion, thinly sliced - - thinly sliced
- Cloves garlic, minced - - minced
- Red bell pepper, thinly sliced - - thinly sliced
- Zucchini, cut into matchsticks - - cut into matchsticks
- Carrot, cut into matchsticks - - cut into matchsticks
- Green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces - - cut into 2-inch pieces
- Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Gochujang (korean chili paste) - 1 tablespoon
- Honey - 1 tablespoon
- Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
- Sesame oil - 2 teaspoons
- Toasted sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon - toasted
- Salt - - to taste
- Pepper - - to taste
Preparation
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Step 1 - 🔥🥘💧In a large wok or skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
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Step 2 - 🍳🧅🌿Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
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Step 3 - 🍤🥦🍅🥒🔪Add the mixed seafood, bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, and green onions to the wok, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the seafood is cooked through and the vegetables are crisp-tender.
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Step 4 - 🥣🌶️🍯🍚🧂In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, gochujang, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
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Step 5 - 🥢🌶️🍚🍤🥦Pour the sauce over the seafood and vegetables in the wok, and toss to coat evenly.
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Step 6 - 🍲🔥🥢Continue to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
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Step 7 - 🥘🌿🍚Remove from heat and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
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Step 8 - 🍤🍚🥦🌶️🔥🧂Serve the spicy Korean seafood stir-fry over steamed rice or with a side of kimchi. Enjoy the explosion of flavors and textures in each bite!
Additional
Feel free to customize this stir-fry by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the level of spiciness. For a vegetarian version, substitute the seafood with tofu or tempeh. Get the whole family involved by letting them help with the slicing and chopping of the vegetables. This dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a great choice for seafood lovers who enjoy a kick of heat!