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Honey Walnut Shrimp
This lightened up version of Honey Walnut Shrimp is inspired by the Panda Express recipe. It's full of crisp pan-seared shrimp with homemade candied walnuts
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 422 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian , Chinese , American
Ingredients
Candied walnuts
- ½ cup walnut halves
- 2 tablespoons cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons water
Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp
- 3 tablespoons arrowroot starch
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Honey Sauce
- 2 tablespoons avocado mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For Serving
- rice
- green cabbage shredded
- green onions
Instructions
- In large non-stick skillet over medium heat, add butter, walnuts, sugar and water. Stir until all the sugar melts and the walnuts are coated in the sugar mixture, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer immediately onto a sheet of parchment paper and separate the nuts right away. Set aside to harden; wipe down the skillet.
- In a large bowl, place the shrimp, arrowroot starch, garlic powder, and salt and stir to combine until all the shrimp is evenly coated with the mixture.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the olive oil, and cook the shrimp, turning occasionally until they’re fully cooked, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- In a small bowl whisk together the avocado mayonnaise, honey and lemon juice. Pour the sauce over the shrimp and toss to combine. Add the candied walnuts on top and
- Serve the shrimp on top of cooked rice with shaved green cabbage, sesame seeds and green onions.
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Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 3 days in the fridge. To reheat, place on a pan and reheat until warmed through.
- Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.
- Instead or arrowroot starch, you can use another gluten-free starch or flour of your choice, or you can also use all-purpose flour.
- Instead of lemon juice, you can use lime juice or another type of vinegar like red wine vinegar.
- Instead of honey, you can use maple syrup or agave syrup.
Nutrition Information
Calories
422kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
296mg
(99%)
Sodium
1218mg
(51%)
Potassium
155mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
87IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
179mg
(18%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 422kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 296mg | 99% |
| Sodium | 1218mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 87IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 179mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.