Description
Indulge in this exquisite honey walnut shrimp, featuring crispy shrimp coated in a luscious honey glaze and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for impressing at dinner parties or enjoying a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup high-quality honey
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the peeled shrimp under cold water until clean.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast walnuts until golden brown (3-5 minutes). Stir frequently.
- In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, honey, and sugar until smooth.
- Melt butter in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until pink and opaque (2-3 minutes per side).
- Pour the sauce over shrimp in the skillet. Stir gently to coat evenly.
- Mix in toasted walnuts and plate garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For variations, consider swapping walnuts for pecans or adding bell peppers for extra crunch.
- To maintain freshness, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg