Dinner for 4

General Tso Shrimp

Name: General Tso Shrimp
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 2 tbsp hoisin sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp minced ginger; 1 lb large shrimp; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); 2 tsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp sliced green onions (optional); 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)

Shrimp cook in a sweet, savory soy sauce with garlic, ginger, vinegar, hoisin, and mild heat until glossy.

$2.10per serving $$

20 minstart to table

4servings

Chinese Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

Ingredients

1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp minced ginger
1 lb large shrimp
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp sliced green onions (optional)
1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)

Steps

Whisk the soy sauce, broth, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch water in a small bowl.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds.
Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until opaque and 145 F, then transfer them to a plate.
Pour the sauce into the skillet and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until thickened, then stir in the shrimp and sesame oil.
Cook for 1 minute more, then top with green onions and sesame seeds.

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