Healthier Honey Walnut Shrimp

a black skillet with cooked honey walnut shrimp.

5 from 3 votes

Crispy Honey Walnut Shrimp are breaded, sautéed and tossed in a sweet, spicy and tangy sauce with chopped walnuts. This dish is easy to make and so much tastier than takeout! Serve over rice for a complete meal that's ready in less than 30 minutes!

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Diet: Low Fat

Servings: servings

Author: Rena

Ingredients

2 pounds jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
1/2 cup flour whole wheat or gluten-free
2 large eggs lightly beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons avocado oil divided to cook in batches
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons franks hot sauce
1 cup walnuts roughly chopped

Instructions

Dredge the shrimps with flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, allowing the excess to drip back.
Coat with the breadcrumbs.
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the shrimp in 2 batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook for 1-3 minutes per side.
While the shrimp cooks, whisk the honey, soy sauce, hot sauce and walnuts in a small bowl.
Once the shrimp are done, drizzle with the honey-walnut mixture and gently stir to coat.

Notes

Honey walnut shrimp is best eaten right away. However, if you have leftovers, here’s how to keep it fresh longer:

Storing: Transfer shrimp to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
To reheat: Rewarm the shrimp in a skillet set over medium heat. You could also try heating them up in an air fryer for a couple of minutes.

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