General Tso's Shrimp

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    231 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

General Tso's Shrimp

Try a classic Chinese-American dish with shrimp instead of chicken.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, large
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce low-sodium
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons green onion sliced for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chicken broth, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch mixture until smooth.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  3. Pour the sauce over the shrimp in the skillet. Add red pepper flakes if using. Stir well to coat the shrimp with the sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  4. Remove from heat. Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 231kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 0.03g (2%) Cholesterol 143mg (48%) Sodium 1598mg (67%) Potassium 269mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 272IU (5%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 97mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 231 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 231kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Sodium 1598mg 67%
Potassium 269mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 272IU 5%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 97mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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