General Tso's Shrimp and Broccoli
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Crisp tender broccoli and fresh succulent shrimp mingle in a spicy, sweet, and savory General Tso’s sauce.
Ingredients
For the Marinade and Shrimp:
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry or mirin
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
For the Sauce:
- ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, you can also use coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry or mirin
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¾ cup water
For the Vegetables:
- ¼ cup vegetable oil, divided
- 1 head broccoli, cut into bite-size florets
- 4 green onions, cut into ½-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Red pepper flakes, optional
- Sesame seeds, for garnish, optional
- Prepared Rice, for serving
Instructions
For the Marinade
- In a mixing bowl whisk together the egg white, soy sauce, dry sherry, and cornstarch.
- Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
- Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 10 minutes.
For the General Tso's Sauce
- In a separate medium mixing bowl combine the chili sauce, soy sauce, dry sherry, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water; whisk until incorporated. Set aside.
For the Stir Fry
- Add half of the vegetable oil to a wok or large skillet and heat it over high-heat.
- Remove shrimp from marinade; discard marinade.
- In batches, cook the shrimp for about 1 minute per side, or until they turn pink.
- Remove from skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Add remaining oil to the skillet and heat it up.
- Stir in broccoli florets and cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in green onions and continue to cook for 2 more minutes.
- Stir in garlic; cook for 10 seconds.
- Stir previously prepared General Tso's sauce and add it to the skillet; cook for a minute or two, or until thickened.
- Add shrimp back to the skillet and stir around to coat in the sauce; cook for a minute or until heated through.
- Remove skillet from heat.
- Arrange shrimp and broccoli over cooked rice.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes and sesame seeds.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts
General Tso's Shrimp and Broccoli
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 12g60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 878mg37%
Potassium 573mg16%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 1067IU21%
Vitamin C 138mg167%
Calcium 90mg9%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keywords: general tso sauce, shrimp stir fry, stir fry