How to Make Healthy General Tso’s Shrimp at Home!
General Tso’s shrimp is a classic Chinese take-out dish that’s loved by many. However, it can often be loaded with unhealthy ingredients like added sugars and unhealthy oils. That’s why we’re excited to share our favorite recipe for making a healthy and delicious version of General Tso’s shrimp at home!
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π₯ Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp. avocado oil
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp. grated ginger
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp. hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- 2 tbsp. water
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
πͺ Instructions
Instructions:
- In a shallow bowl, season the cornstarch with salt and pepper and dredge the shrimp in the mixture until well coated.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the avocado oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and hoisin sauce to the skillet and stir to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until well combined.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet and stir until the sauce has thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked shrimp back to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce.
- Serve the General Tso’s shrimp over steamed rice, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
π Top tip
And there you have it, a delicious and healthy version of General Tso’s shrimp that you can make at home! The key to making this dish healthy is to use healthy ingredients like avocado oil and reduced-sodium soy sauce, and to limit the amount of added sugars.
Here’s a fun and healthy tip for all our foodie friends out there: Did you know that shrimp is a great source of lean protein and can help keep you full and satisfied throughout the day? That’s right! Shrimp is a low-fat, low-calorie ingredient that’s packed with essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins. So next time you’re looking for a quick and nutritious meal, try making some healthy General Tso’s shrimp at home!
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π Recipe
General Tsos Shrimp
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb. large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp. avocado oil
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- 2 tbsp. grated ginger
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp. hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- 2 tbsp. water
- 2 green onions sliced (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish optional
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a shallow bowl, season the cornstarch with salt and pepper and dredge the shrimp in the mixture until well coated.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the avocado oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and hoisin sauce to the skillet and stir to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until well combined.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet and stir until the sauce has thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked shrimp back to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce.
- Serve the General Tso’s shrimp over steamed rice, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
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