Description
Sizzling General Tso’s Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry brings restaurant-quality flavors straight to home kitchens with bold, tangy sauce and perfectly crisp vegetables. Spicy, sweet, and packed with protein, this dish delivers a quick meal that satisfies cravings and impresses dinner companions.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (450 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 green onions, sliced
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1/4 cup water
Coating and Cooking:
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons oil (for frying)
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (to thicken)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by thoroughly coating them in cornstarch, ensuring each piece is evenly and lightly covered for a crispy exterior texture.
- Heat oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling environment for cooking.
- Carefully place the cornstarch-coated shrimp into the hot pan, allowing them to transform into a golden and crisp delicacy for approximately 2 minutes per side.
- Extract the perfectly cooked shrimp and transfer to a clean plate, keeping them warm and ready for later incorporation.
- Without cleaning the pan, introduce an additional touch of oil and initiate the broccoli cooking process.
- Quickly stir-fry the broccoli florets, maintaining their vibrant green color and tender-crisp consistency for 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the broccoli and set aside alongside the shrimp.
- Craft a robust sauce by combining soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, and water in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients thoroughly, then integrate a small amount of cornstarch to enhance the sauce’s thickening potential.
- Return the pan to heat and pour the prepared sauce, allowing it to simmer and develop a rich, glossy consistency.
- Reintroduce the shrimp and broccoli into the pan, gently tossing to ensure complete and even sauce coverage.
- Elevate the dish’s flavor profile by drizzling with sesame oil and generously sprinkling sesame seeds and finely sliced green onions.
- Present the aromatic stir-fry atop a bed of steamed rice or noodles, ready to delight the palate.
Notes
- Perfectly coat shrimp by patting them dry before adding cornstarch to ensure a crispy, golden exterior without clumping.
- Control heat carefully when frying shrimp to prevent overcooking, which can make them tough and rubbery.
- Swap proteins easily by substituting shrimp with chicken, tofu, or tempeh for different dietary preferences or restrictions.
- Reduce sugar content by using sugar-free honey alternatives or cutting back on brown sugar for a lighter, healthier version of the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg