Honey Walnut Shrimp

Delicious crispy walnuts covered in sweet honey are perfect with juicy and tender shrimp. The shrimp are also glazed with a nutty flavored honey mixture that will make your taste buds almost pop with pleasure. This light and healthy meal is perfect on any occasion. A nice meal like this one is fun and rewarding to eat. The natural sweetness of the honey will also give you that natural mood elevation that only comes form natures rewarding nectar. My family loves this recipe and I hope your does too.

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In a bowl: combine mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice and whisk until smooth. Set aside until ready to eat.

In a large bowl: combine shrimp and cornstarch. Mix well until the shrimp is coated with cornstarch.

In separate bowl: combine flour, salt, carbonated water then whisk until smooth. Dip the shrimp into the wet batter.

Cook the shrimp in the oil for 2-3 minutes per-side. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a cooling rack. Repeat steps for rest of the shrimp.

Heat a non-stick pan to medium heat. Add brown sugar, water, butter and walnuts. Mix everything together and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the liquid has absorbed into the walnuts. Set aside.

Serve with rice, noodles or salad. Enjoy!

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Honey Walnut Shrimp

Easy to follow, very delicious, sweet nutty flavored juicy shrimp.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb jumbo shrimp peeled & deveined
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 2 cups canola or vegetable oil

Batter

  • 1 cup Carbonated water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt

Caramelize Walnuts

  • ½ cup walnuts
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp water

Sauce

  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil up to 350°-360°F.
  • In a bowl: combine mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice and whisk until smooth. Set aside until ready to eat.
  • In a large bowl: combine shrimp and cornstarch. Mix well until the shrimp is coated with cornstarch.

Caramelize Walnuts

  • Heat a non-stick pan to medium heat. Add brown sugar, water, butter and walnuts. Mix everything together and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the liquid has absorbed into the walnuts. Set aside.

Batter

  • In separate bowl: combine flour, salt, carbonated water then whisk until smooth. Dip the shrimp into the wet batter.

Cook

  • Cook the shrimp in the oil for 2-3 minutes per-side. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a cooling rack. Repeat steps for rest of the shrimp.
  • Combine fried shrimp, caramelized walnuts, sauce and mix everything together.

Serve with rice, noodles or salad. Enjoy!

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    Ingredients

    Marinate Shrimp

    Bring the water to a boil. Add broccoli florets and blanch for 1-2 minutes.

    Cooked broccoli florets.

    Add the marinated shrimp and cook each side for 2-3 minutes or until no longer raw.

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    Easy Shrimp & Broccoli Stir Fry

    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 4
    Calories

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb large shrimp
    • 4 cups broccoli florets
    • 4 garlic cloves minced
    • ½ cup low- sodium chicken broth
    • 2 tbsp oil
    • 1 tsp soy sauce
    • 1 tsp shaoxing wine or dry sherry
    • 1 tsp granulated sugar
    • 1 tsp water
    • ½ tsp cornstarch
    • salt to taste
    • white pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    Marinate

    • In a medium size bowl: combine raw shrimp, soy sauce (1 tsp), shaoxing cooking wine (1 tsp) and a dash of white pepper; mix well.
    • Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

    Cook

    • In a medium size pan: bring the water to a boil. Then, add broccoli florets and blanch for 1-2 minutes. Over the sink: drain the broccoli using a strainer. Place the broccoli in a bowl and set aside.
    • Using the same pan (wipe with a paper towel and make sure it is completely dry), add oil. Wait for 30-60 seconds.
    • Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
    • Add the marinated shrimp and cook each side for 2-3 minutes or until no longer raw.
    • In a small bowl: combine cornstarch with the water; mix until fully liquifies.
    • Add the chicken broth, sugar and liquid cornstarch to the sauce pan; mix well.
    • Add the cooked broccoli florets; mix well.
    • Season with salt and white pepper to taste; mix.

    Serve with your favorite warm rice!

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