Honey Walnut Shrimp [Better than Takeout!]

Transfer over Panda Specific! This Honey Walnut Shrimp recipe tastes even higher than takeout! Crunchy, breaded shrimp is paired with candy honey-glazed walnuts with a candy mayo-honey sauce on this pleasant takeout-fakeout meal!

Honey walnut shrimp over rice in a white bowl.

Have I thought of simply working a Panda Specific out of my kitchen? Sure, sure I’ve. Between this Kung Pao Hen Recipe, Chow Mein Recipe and Firecracker Shrimp Recipe I really feel like I’m going to have the whole Panda Specific menu down ASAP. Now let’s be trustworthy, there’s nothing genuine about Panda Specific however all the pieces nonetheless tastes scrumptious. These are all my takes on Panda Specific recipes however with a healthful-twist. Don’t get it twisted although, they’re all nonetheless so scrumptious!

Why Make This Recipe

More healthy swaps– no deep-frying or pointless substances. Have you ever seen what’s in Dealer Joe’s honey walnut shrimp? It ain’t fairly! We’re preserving this model easy and scrumptious!
Gluten-free + Dairy-free – with a tapioca starch coating and eliminating the dairy from the sauce, this honey walnut shrimp is inclusive of many diets.
Prepared in 20 – this recipe comes collectively in 20 minutes! It severely doesn’t get any quicker than that.

Substances in Honey Walnut Shrimp

Walnuts – you’ll want to use complete uncooked walnuts on this recipe.
Honey – you want some for candying the walnuts and a few for the mayo-honey sauce.
Uncooked shrimp – use uncooked shrimp and never pre-cooked shrimp! Additionally you’ll want to peel your shrimp first.
Egg whites – I discover a crispier coating is achieved in case you use egg whites somewhat than the entire egg.
Tapioca starch – Once more, tapioca starch will get that good tempura type coating. When you don’t have tapioca starch you need to use cornstarch.
Salt and pepper – be happy to regulate primarily based on style and sodium preferences
Avocado oil – avocado oil is a excessive smoke level oil that’s good for frying. On this case we’re simply doing a shallow fry however we nonetheless want to make use of a bit to get that crispy coating.
Mayonnaise – for mixing with the honey to make a candy sauce. You would additionally sub in kewpie (a Japanese spicy mayo) too in case you’d like!
Inexperienced onions – these are non-obligatory however add good taste and fairly coloration!

The right way to Make Honey Walnut Shrimp

STEP 1: MAKE HONEY WALNUTS

Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the walnuts with 2 tbsp honey and a pinch of salt and unfold out on parchment paper. Bake for 8-10 minutes however watch fastidiously to make sure they don’t burn. Take away from oven and permit to chill on baking sheet.

STEP 2: COAT SHRIMP

In a small bowl whisk your egg whites. In a medium shallow bowl mix tapioca starch, salt and pepper and blend to mix. In a big skillet or wok warmth your avocado oil over medium-high warmth. Utilizing your left hand place shrimp in whisked egg whites and coat to mix. Then place the shrimp within the tapioca starch combination utilizing your proper hand and ensure it’s absolutely coated. Repeat till all shrimp has been dipped in each egg white and tapioca starch combination.

raw shrimp breaded in egg white and tapioca starch.

STEP 3: FRY SHRIMP

Add your shrimp to your skillet or wok and prepare dinner for 2-3 minutes per aspect. Don’t overcrowd your pan so you might have to work in batches. Enable shrimp to chill barely on a wire rack whilst you make your sauce.

STEP 4: MAKE HONEY MAYO + SERVE

In a small bowl mix mayo and honey. Mix shrimp and candied walnuts and drizzle with mayo-honey sauce. Serve over rice, if desired.

FAQs + Professional Suggestions

Can I exploit frozen shrimp?

Sure! You possibly can undoubtedly use frozen shrimp. Simply you’ll want to thaw earlier than cooking.

Can I exploit precooked shrimp?

I might not suggest it. Since we’re frying the shrimp we don’t need to double prepare dinner it. This may give your shrimp an unappetizing texture and taste.

Can I exploit a unique nut?

Completely! You possibly can sub in any most popular nut or seed for walnuts in case you occur to be allergic or don’t have any readily available.

What if I don’t like mayo?

Mayonnaise can simply be substituted with Greek yogurt in a 1:1 ratio.

What ought to I serve with honey walnut shrimp?

I wish to serve my honey walnut shrimp over a mattress of rice (cauliflower rice additionally works nice!) and a aspect of garlicky bok choy.

How do I maintain my shrimp crispy?

First you’ll want to pat your shrimp dry with some paper towel. Then be sure that your shrimp is nicely coated with each egg white and tapioca starch. It’s additionally tremendous necessary that you just don’t overcrowd your pan whereas frying in any other case they gained’t crisp up.

Storage Directions

Fridge: Retailer leftovers within the fridge for as much as 3 days. You possibly can reheat on the range prime or in microwave. Shrimp gained’t be as crispy after re-heating however it is going to nonetheless be scrumptious.

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