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Crispy General Tso’s Shrimp

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Ratings: 4.5 from 2 votes
Cuisine: ,
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Servings: 4
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Shrimp coated in a light and crispy batter with a spicy, sweet and tangy sauce. 

Ingredients
    Shrimp
  • 1 lb Shrimp
  • 1/3 cup Corn starch
  • 1/3 cup Flour
    • General Tso's Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce (Reduced sodium)
  • 1 tsp Ketchup (Heinz)
  • 1 tbsp Sweet soy
  • 1 tsp Oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp Hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp Sherry vinegar
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Ginger (sliced)
  • 1 dash MSG (optional)
  • 6-12 Dried chili peppers
  • 1 tbs Corn starch
Instructions
  1. 1
    Prepare the sauce

    In a small bowl mix together the sauce, adding the cornstarch at the end. Set aside until ready to use. 

  2. 2
    Bread the shrimp

    Mix to combine the cornstarch and flour. Toss in the shrimp to coat them. 

  3. 3
    Fry the shrimp

    In a fry pan add vegetable, canola or peanut oil  and bring to 325 F. Fry a few pieces of shrimp at a time, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Depending on the size of your shrimp this may take a minute or 2 per side. 

  4. 4
    Cook the sauce

    In a wok set over high heat add the sauce. It is ready once it thickens up, around 60 seconds. 

    If adding peppers, dd to the wok before adding the sauce and char for a couple seconds.
  5. 5
    Combine the shrimp and sauce

    Add the cooked shrimp to the wok with the sauce. Toss to coat and cook for a minute. Serve over your favorite rice!

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