General Tso Shrimp
Juicy shrimp stir fried with crunchy bell peppers, tossed in a savory sweet tangy homemade General Tso stir fry sauce. Skip Chinese takeout and make this yummier and healthier version at home!
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 327kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1-2 inches ginger root sliced
- 1 1/2 lbs raw shrimp
- 1 cup red or green bell peppers sliced
General Tso Sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes more for spicer taste
Instructions
- Bring together all General Tso Sauce ingredients. Whisk to combine.
- Add vegetable oil to wok or skillet, and heat under high heat. Once oil is heated, add garlic, ginger and shrimp. Stir continuously for 1 minute.
- Add bell peppers to wok. Stir continuously for a few minutes. Once shrimp is curled and turns slightly pink (but doesn't have to be completely cooked at this point), add the sauce mixture.
- Stir continuously. Once sauce is thickened and shrimp is completely cooked, remove everything from heat promptly.
- Serve over rice, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 429mg | Sodium: 2184mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1241IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 273mg | Iron: 4mg
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