Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe
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Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe
Description
This recipe begins by candying walnuts in a honey and water syrup, which are spread out to cool, forming a sweet crunchy shell. The shrimp are first coated in an egg wash, then dredged in a seasoned tapioca or cornstarch mixture before pan-frying in neutral oil until golden and crisp. Concurrently, a sauce is blended from mayonnaise, honey, and thick yogurt, providing a smooth and sweet contrast to the crisp shrimp.
Once cooked, the shrimp are tossed together with the candied walnuts and the honey sauce, combining textures of crisp shrimp, crunchy nuts, and creamy coating. The dish is best served immediately to enjoy the crispness and fresh flavor balance.
The recipe notes using about half a cup of oil for frying in a 10-inch pan, leaving some oil behind after cooking. Choosing neutral oil like avocado or canola prevents overpowering flavors in this delicate dish.
Ingredients
The Candied Walnuts
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ cup walnut halves
The Sweet Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise can be light mayo
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons PLAIN yogurt thick yogurt works best
The Shrimp
- ½ cup tapioca starch or cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg whisked, + 1 tablespoon water
- 1 lb. Shrimp uncooked, peeled, about 30
- neutral-flavored oil such as avocado or canola for pan-frying (see notes)
Instructions
- Heat the honey and water in a small pan over medium-high heat. Once it starts to boil, add the walnuts and stir. Keep stirring until the liquid is mostly gone. Immediately spoon the walnuts onto a piece of parchment paper in a single layer.
- In a small-sized bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, honey, and yogurt.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the egg and water. Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
- Whisk the starch with the salt and pepper in another bowl. Add the shrimp to the bowl - do not pour them from the egg bowl as you don't want the extra egg. Toss to coat the shrimp in the starch.
- Heat ½ inch of oil over medium-high heat. When it is hot, add half of the shrimp. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side. Place the cooked shrimp in a bowl then repeat with the remaining shrimp.
- Toss the shrimp with the candied walnuts and honey sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
- A 10-inch frying pan with ½ cup of neutral oil (such as avocado or canola) is recommended for shallow frying the shrimp.
- After cooking the shrimp, about ¼ cup of oil will remain in the pan; handle accordingly after frying.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 517 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 7-8 shrimp with sauce and walnuts | |
| Calories | 517kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 195mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 1165mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 251mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 304IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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