Honey Walnut Shrimp With Asian Slaw
"This is out of the May 2016 Sunset magazine...it says..."Our take on a Chinese-restaurant favorite use the same ingredients, but dips the heavy batter and deep frying. If you can't get jumbo shrimp use 1 pound of the largest shrimp you can find""
Original is 4 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (278.3 g)
- Calories 385.2
- Total Fat - 32.1 g
- Saturated Fat - 3.6 g
- Cholesterol - 144.6 mg
- Sodium - 1499.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 7.6 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1 g
- Sugars - 0.8 g
- Protein - 17.6 g
- Calcium - 100.2 mg
- Iron - 1.5 mg
- Vitamin C - 7.3 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add cabbage, peas. and green onion and toss until well combined. Set aside.
Step 2
Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Whisk honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl, then set aside. Increase heat to high. Add vegetable oil to pan, add shrimp, and cook until just beginning to turn pink, about 30 seconds. Add honey-soy sauce mixture and cook, stirring, until shrimp is cooked through and sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. Stir in walnuts.
Step 3
Divide Asian slaw mixture among four plates or bowls, top with shrimp/walnut mixture, drizzle with pan sauce, and serve with hot steamed rice if you like.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- Make sure to buy jumbo shrimp (16-20 per pound) for the best results.
- Look for store-bought glazed walnut halves for the best flavor in the recipe.
- Substitute the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt for a healthier alternative. The benefit of this substitution is that it adds a creamy texture to the dish while reducing the amount of fat and calories.
- Substitute the walnut halves with almonds for a nutty crunch. The benefit of this substitution is that almonds are a good source of healthy fats, protein, and fiber, making the dish more nutritious.
Honey Garlic Shrimp Substitute 1 tablespoon of garlic for the ginger, and omit the walnuts. Add 1 tablespoon of honey to the mayonnaise and vinegar mixture, and toss with the cabbage, peas, and green onion. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Add the shrimp and cook until just beginning to turn pink, about 30 seconds. Add the honey, soy sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until shrimp is cooked through and sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. Serve over the Asian slaw and with hot steamed rice.
Coconut Jasmine Rice - This fragrant, subtly sweet rice is perfect for serving alongside the Honey Walnut Shrimp with Asian Slaw. The combination of flavors and textures makes for a delicious and balanced meal.
Kung Pao Chicken: This spicy stir-fry dish is a great complement to the Coconut Jasmine Rice. The sweetness of the rice is balanced out by the heat of the Kung Pao Chicken, making for a flavorful and balanced meal.
FAQ
Q: What type of shrimp should I use?
A: Use jumbo shrimp, 1 pound of the largest shrimp you can find. If jumbo shrimp is not available, use the largest shrimp available.
Q: How do I prepare the shrimp?
A: Peel and devein the shrimp, then rinse them with cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel before cooking.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: Honey Walnut Shrimp is a popular dish in Chinese restaurants, and is believed to have originated in the 1950s in the United States. It is thought to be the first dish of its kind to combine the flavors of honey and walnuts with shrimp.
Fun Fact 2: Honey Walnut Shrimp is so popular that it has been featured on the menus of famous chefs such as Bobby Flay and Wolfgang Puck. It has also been featured on the television show MasterChef, where it was served as an appetizer.