Description
Honey Walnut Shrimp is a delectable dish that fuses crispy shrimp with a sweet and creamy honey sauce, finished off with crunchy toasted walnuts. This crowd-pleaser is not only easy to prepare but also elevates any meal setting, from family dinners to elegant gatherings. The combination of flavors and textures promises to delight your taste buds, making it an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted
- ½ cup pure honey
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (preferably Japanese mayo)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Toast the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, mayonnaise, soy sauce, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Reduce heat; pour sauce over cooked shrimp and toss until evenly coated.
- Add toasted walnuts, gently mixing them in.
- Serve warm over rice or veggies with any remaining sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 160mg