Go Back
–+ servings
General Tso Shrimp

Crispy General Tso Shrimp in 30 Minutes or Less

Enjoy this quick and delicious General Tso Shrimp recipe featuring a crispy exterior and sweet-spicy sauce, perfect for dinner.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch for coating
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil for frying
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce adds umami flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Honey maple syrup can be used as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
To Season and Garnish
  • to taste Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions chopped, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • paper towels
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the large shrimp dry and season lightly with salt. Coat each shrimp in cornstarch, shaking off excess.
  2. Heat ½ inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Add soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes, stirring to combine.
  4. Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  5. Transfer shrimp to a serving platter, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure oil is at the right temperature when frying and use fresh garlic and ginger for enhanced flavor.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!