Description
A flavorful and quick General Tso Shrimp recipe featuring a tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce tossed with tender shrimp. Ready in just 10 minutes, this dish makes a perfect weeknight dinner served alongside steamed rice and broccoli.
Ingredients
Shrimp and Sauce
- 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled, deveined and tails removed)
- 1/3 cup chicken or vegetable broth (or substitute water)
- 2 tablespoons Tamari (or soy sauce if not gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- Scant 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Garnish
- Chopped scallions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken or vegetable broth, Tamari, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, coconut sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, red pepper flakes, and arrowroot powder until smooth and combined.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the shrimp and cook for about 1 minute on each side, until they start turning pink.
- Add the sauce and finish cooking: Stir the sauce once more, then pour it over the shrimp in the skillet. Stir to coat the shrimp evenly with the sauce. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and the shrimp are fully cooked through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped scallions and sesame seeds over the shrimp. Serve immediately with cooked white rice and steamed broccoli for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use Tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
- Arrowroot powder is used to thicken the sauce; cornstarch can be a substitute if needed.
- If you prefer less spice, reduce or omit the red pepper flakes.
- Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- Serve with steamed vegetables and rice for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
