Honey Walnut Shrimp
Crispy honey walnut shrimp is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Plump, juicy shrimp are coated in a light, crispy batter and glazed with a luscious honey sauce. Crunchy candied walnuts add texture and a nutty depth to each bite. This family-friendly dish is quick to prepare, bringing restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen table in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1/2 cup avocado oil mayonnaise
- 2 1/2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp coconut milk canned, full-fat
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp sriracha optional
Shrimp
- 1 lb raw shrimp large, peeled and deveined
- 1 egg large
- 1/2 cup tapioca flour
- 3 tbsp avocado oil or another neutral oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Walnuts
- 2 tsp avocado oil or another neutral oil
- 2/3 cups walnuts
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.1/2 cup avocado oil mayonnaise, 2 1/2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp coconut milk, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 2 tsp sriracha
- For the shrimp, whisk the egg in a large bowl. Add shrimp, stirring to coat. Add flour, salt and pepper to the bowl as well, tossing to coat the shrimp evenly. Note that the mixture will be very sticky and that's ok!1 lb raw shrimp, 1 egg, 1/2 cup tapioca flour, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Heat 3 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside on a plate.3 tbsp avocado oil
- To make the walnuts, if there is no oil leftover from the shrimp, add 2 tsp avocado oil to the same skillet you cooked the shrimp in.2 tsp avocado oil
- Once hot, add walnuts, honey and a pinch of salt, cooking over medium heat. Cook while stirring occasionally, until walnuts are coated in honey and the honey is bubbling. This will take about 3 to 5 minutes.2/3 cups walnuts, 3 tbsp honey, 1 pinch sea salt
- Add shrimp back to the pan and toss to coat. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until it is all warmed through.
- Serve shrimp with rice and a drizzle of sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 670kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 20gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 184mgSodium: 1464mgPotassium: 270mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 272IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 2mg