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Spicy Seafood Rice Bowl

Gochujang-glazed shrimp and squid over steamed rice with a jammy egg and quick pickled cucumber. Restaurant-level flavor in 25 minutes.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
28g
Spicy Seafood Rice Bowl
satisfyingboldkoreanshrimptenderjuicyMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Toss cucumber slices with 1.5 tbsp white vinegar and a pinch of salt. Set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Add shrimp and squid, cook stirring often until edges turn opaque, about 4 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in gochujang, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp water until seafood is coated and glossy.

  5. Step 5

    Push seafood to the edges of the skillet, crack 2 eggs into the center, and cook until whites set, 3–4 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Divide warm rice between two bowls, top with seafood, a fried egg, and pickled cucumber.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • small bowl
  • wooden spoon or spatula

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