General Tso's Shrimp 'n Broccoli

Name: General Tso's Shrimp 'n Broccoli
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, grated; 3 tbsp. soy sauce; 2 tbsp. white vinegar; 2 tbsp. sugar; 1/3 c. ketchup; 1/2 tsp. dry mustard; 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets; 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed; kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 c. cornstarch; Vegetable oil, for frying; 1 tbsp. Toasted sesame seeds

By Judy KimPublished: Mar 10, 2017

Judy Kim

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

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Ingredients

1 clove garlic, grated
3 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. white vinegar
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/3 cup ketchup
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup cornstarch
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 Tbsp. Toasted sesame seeds

Directions

1. Step 1In a skillet over medium-low heat, combine garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and mustard. Bring to a boil and turn off heat. Steam broccoli until tender in a large pot fitted with a rack.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, season shrimp with salt and pepper. Dredge shrimp in cornstarch.
3. Step 3Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1/2" of oil and cook shrimp until golden and cooked through. Spoon sauce over shrimp and stir-fry until slightly caramelized. Serve on top of steamed broccoli and garnish with sesame seeds.