Dinner for 2
General Tso Shrimp
Shrimp cook in a sweet, savory soy sauce with garlic, ginger, vinegar, hoisin, and mild heat until glossy.
$19.70for 4 servings
$4.93 per serving$19.70 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.15Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.99Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.85 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Soy sauceVinegarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarOlive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsAsian sauces and pastes
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp sliced green onions (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Steps
- Whisk the soy sauce, broth, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch water in a small bowl.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until opaque and 145 F, then transfer them to a plate.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until thickened, then stir in the shrimp and sesame oil.
- Cook for 1 minute more, then top with green onions and sesame seeds.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
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