Savory General Tso Shrimp: Quick, Crispy & Irresistible!

A quick and easy recipe for General Tso Shrimp, a sweet and spicy masterpiece that combines comfort with gourmet flavors.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

1 lb Large Shrimp Peel and devein for ease
1 cup Cornstarch For crispy coating
1/4 cup Vegetable Oil Can use canola or peanut oil

For the Sauce

1/4 cup Soy Sauce Tamari for gluten-free
2 tbsp Honey Or maple syrup for vegan option
2 tbsp Rice Vinegar Substitute white wine or apple cider vinegar
2 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh garlic recommended
1 tbsp Ginger (minced) Or ground ginger in lesser amount
1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Adjust based on heat preference

To Finish

1 tsp Salt Adjust to your liking
2 tbsp Sliced Green Onions For garnish
1 tbsp Sesame Seeds For garnish

Equipment

Large skillet
Shallow dish

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Pat the large shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt.
Coat each shrimp with cornstarch, shaking off excess.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes; boil gently for 1-2 minutes.
Return the fried shrimp to the skillet, tossing gently to coat in the sauce.
Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure shrimp are completely dry before coating for the best texture. Fry in batches for optimal crispiness.

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