What does it taste like?
Flavor and texture vary by variety, freshness, and preparation.
Seafood
Shrimp
새우
Common aliases
shrimp · prawn · prawns
What is Shrimp?
Shrimp appears in Korean soups, stir-fries, salads, and side dishes. The source recipe may use a particular cut or form, so check the Korean ingredient note before cooking.
How is it used?
Use the form and amount listed in the recipe; trim or rinse as needed.
Where can you buy it?
Look for fresh shrimp with no off smell or sliminess.
How should you store it?
Refrigerate promptly and follow the package date when one is provided.
Possible substitutes
Firm white fish or mushrooms can work, with a different texture and flavor.
Recipes using Shrimp
Rice Dishes
Abalone Rice Porridge(전복죽)
A rich rice porridge simmered with abalone, shrimp, mushrooms, and carrot, finished with pine nuts and served with low-sodium soy sauce.
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Soups & Stews
Clam and Seaweed Soup(바지락 미역국)
A clear seaweed soup with clams, radish, dried shrimp, aromatics, and a light seasoning of low-sodium soy sauce and glasswort powder.
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Side Dishes
Fresh Napa Cabbage Kimchi Salad(배추겉절이)
Fresh baby napa cabbage and scallions tossed in a spicy dressing of potato, chili powder, plum syrup, fish sauce, salted shrimp, radish, onion, ginger, and garlic.
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Side Dishes
Green Garlic and Dried Squid Kimchi(풋마늘오징어김치)
Fresh green garlic and dried squid are coated in a lightly thickened spicy seafood seasoning and served fresh or lightly fermented.
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Soups & Stews
Kimchi Stew with Pork Meatballs(완자김치찌개)
A savory kimchi stew with steamed pork and tofu meatballs, bean sprouts, and a deeply flavored beef broth.
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Side Dishes
Nutritious Steamed Egg Custard(영양 달걀찜)
A delicate steamed egg custard filled with bamboo shoot, chestnut, fish cake, shiitake mushroom, ginkgo nuts, shrimp, and pine nuts.
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Soups & Stews
Oyster and Tofu Soup(굴 두부 국)
A delicate kelp-broth soup with oysters, tofu, green onion, seaweed, and red chili, finished with sesame oil.
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Main Dishes
Perilla Seed Kalguksu(들깨칼국수)
Hand-cut noodles served in a rich perilla seed broth made with dried shrimp, anchovies, kelp, radish, onion, and garlic.
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Side Dishes
Seasoned Radish and Prawn Salad(무대하무침)
Steamed radish and prawns are tossed with green onion, garlic, chili powder, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sesame seeds for a savory seasoned side dish.
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