Stir-Fried Shrimp with Honey Walnuts
Recipe from Family Circle

A sublime melange of flavors and textures meet in this stir-fry recipe--sweet and crunchy nuts, spicy shrimp, and crisp snow peas.


Stir-Fried Shrimp with Honey Walnuts


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Prep Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  •     Honey Walnuts:On Sale
  • 2/3  cup  walnut halvesOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  waterOn Sale
  • 1    t ablespoon honeyOn Sale
  •     Shrimp:On Sale
  • 1  large  shrimp, shelled and deveinedOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  dry sherryOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  grated fresh gingerOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  chicken brothOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  soy sauceOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  ketchupOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  sugarOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  rice vinegar or white vinegarOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  tablespoons  cornstarchOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  dark Asian sesame oilOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  ground red pepperOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  vegetable oilOn Sale
  • 8  medium-size  scallions, diagonally cut into 11/2-inch piecesOn Sale
  • 1  large  sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and cut in 1-inch piecesOn Sale
  • 2  cloves  garlic, finely choppedOn Sale
  • 1  pound  snow peas, trimmed and strings removedOn Sale
  •     Hot cooked rice (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
Walnuts: Bring nuts, water and honey in small saucepan to boiling over medium heat; cook 5 to 8 minutes, until water boils away and nuts begin to sizzle. When coated, remove nuts to heat-proof plate to dry. (Can be prepared ahead.)
2.
Shrimp: Mix shrimp, 2 tablespoons sherry and ginger in bowl; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
3.
Combine remaining 2 tablespoons sherry, chicken broth, soy sauce, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, cornstarch, sesame oil and ground red pepper in small bowl.
4.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over high heat. Add honey walnuts to skillet; stir-fry until crisp and brown, about 2 or 3 minutes. Turn out onto heat-proof plate.
5.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet. Drain shrimp. Add shrimp, scallions, red pepper and garlic to skillet; stir-fry 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and shrimp are pink and curled. Remove to large platter; keep warm.
6.
Wipe out skillet. Heat remaining oil in skillet. Add snow peas; stir-fry 1 minute, just until tender. Return shrimp and vegetables to skillet. Stir in ketchup-cornstarch mixture. Bring to boiling; cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
7.
Serve shrimp over hot rice if desired. Top with honey walnuts.

Nutrition information
Calories 279, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 810 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 15 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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