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Easier than ordering and driving all the way to pick up takeout, this really is the Ultimate General Tso's Shrimp! No one else's version can compare to the way these plump shrimp taste wrapped in the sweet, tangy sauce. The tender broccoli adds a nice, refreshing bite to really balance out all the flavors. Perfect with your favorite kind of rice, stay home and enjoy the Ultimate General Tso's Shrimp!
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Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- vegetable oil, to taste
- 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets, steamed and warm, for serving
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -In a skillet over medium-low heat, combine the garlic, the soy sauce, the vinegar, the sugar, the ketchup, and the mustard.
Step 2 -Bring the sauce mixture to a boil, then turn off the heat.
Step 3 -In a shallow bowl, add the cornstarch.
Step 4 -In a medium bowl, add the shrimp and evenly season them with the salt and the pepper.
Step 5 -Dredge the seasoned shrimp in the cornstarch.
Step 6 -In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil.
Step 7 -Add the seasoned shrimp to the heated oil in batches and cook until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F and are golden.
Step 8 -Spoon the sauce over the cooked shrimp and stir-fry until they are slightly caramelized.
Step 9 -Evenly plate the warm broccoli and top with the cooked shrimp.
Step 10 -Serve the shrimp garnished with the sesame seeds.

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