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Pan-Fried Shrimp With Cabbage Slaw and Gochujang Mayo

Crispy Pan-Fried Shrimp with Cabbage Slaw and Gochujang Mayo Delight

Crispy pan-fried shrimp with cabbage slaw and gochujang mayo makes for a quick and delicious dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined Use large shrimp for a juicy bite.
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch For crispiness.
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil For frying.
For the Farro Base
  • 1 cup farro Or use pre-cooked for convenience.
For the Cabbage Slaw
  • 2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced Green cabbage can substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar Adds tanginess.
For the Gochujang Mayo
  • 1/2 cup Kewpie mayonnaise Regular mayo can alter flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang Adjust to spice preference.
  • 1 tablespoon honey Or maple syrup for a vegan option.
  • 1 tablespoon mirin Can be substituted with rice vinegar plus sugar.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped Adds freshness.
  • kosher salt To taste.
  • black pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Nonstick skillet
  • Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook farro in a large pot of salted water for 20-35 minutes until tender. Drain and cool.
  2. In a bowl, mix Kewpie mayonnaise, gochujang, honey, rice vinegar, and mirin until smooth.
  3. Prepare the cabbage slaw by whisking vinegar, mirin, honey, salt, and pepper, then massage into sliced cabbage.
  4. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then coat evenly with cornstarch.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and fry shrimp in batches for about 2 minutes per side until golden.
  6. Assemble the dish with farro, topped by slaw, shrimp, and drizzled with gochujang mayo and scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

To maintain crispness, enjoy shrimp immediately after frying and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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