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

Ingredients
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Honey Walnuts:
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2/3 cup walnut halves
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1/2 cup water
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1 t ablespoon honey
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Shrimp:
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1 large shrimp, shelled and deveined
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1/4 cup dry sherry
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1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
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3/4 cup chicken broth
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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2 tablespoons sugar
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar or white vinegar
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1-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 teaspoon dark Asian sesame oil
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1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil
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8 medium-size scallions, diagonally cut into 11/2-inch pieces
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1 large sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and cut in 1-inch pieces
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 pound snow peas, trimmed and strings removed
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Hot cooked rice (optional)
Directions
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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.)
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Shrimp: Mix shrimp, 2 tablespoons sherry and ginger in bowl; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
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Combine remaining 2 tablespoons sherry, chicken broth, soy sauce, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, cornstarch, sesame oil and ground red pepper in small bowl.
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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.
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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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