Honey Walnut Shrimp

5 from 112 votes

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

Course Entree

Cuisine American, Asian, Chinese

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 422kcal

Author Yumna Jawad

Equipment

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
Shredded green cabbage
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.

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