Keto Honey Walnut Shrimp

The perfect takeout alternative – this keto honey walnut shrimp is covered in a sugar-free honey sauce and crunchy walnuts.

Keto Honey Walnut Shrimp

After you make this sweet shrimp recipe, you’ll begin to crave it over and over again. It’s just incredible how perfectly the nutty and salty walnuts, juicy shrimp, and sweet honey sauce all go together. 

Plus, I even included a recipe for candied walnuts in the recipe card! You can make extra keto candied walnuts and sprinkle them on your chopped salad later. Or just snack on them when you are craving something sweet. 

Best Keto Honey 

For the dressing, I combined some mayo with sugar-free honey and heavy whipping cream. There are two types of keto honey that I prefer – Wholesome Yum keto honey and Nature’s Hollow keto honey. Both types have an authentic honey flavor and sticky consistency. 

By the way, if you really enjoy the combination of keto honey and shrimp, then try keto honey Old Bay shrimp next. It’s slightly spicy with an irresistibly sweet flavor. 

What To Eat With Honey Walnut Shrimp 

Remember to pair sweet recipes with something savory or salty for the best combinations. That’s why I like to serve this shrimp with my favorite Chinese recipes. Start out with a bowl of keto naked wonton soup.

Then add some keto cauliflower fried rice on the side. If you are a fan of noodles, then make some zoodle lo mein with it. 

Tips For Cooking Shrimp 

Shrimp is really simple seafood to cook. I have a few tips that will give you the best results when you make this keto honey walnut shrimp. 

First, never use the microwave to thaw your frozen shrimp. Place them in a calendar in the refrigerator overnight or put the frozen shrimp in a sealed bag and run cold water over the bag until they thaw.

Don’t use warm or hot water because the shrimp might soak up the water and become soggy. 

Next, buy deveined shrimp. It’s worth the higher price to avoid doing this job. Deveining is very important because it involves removing the shrimp’s gut which might contain sand or mud. 

Finally, be careful not to overcook the shrimp. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. It only needs to be cooked to 120F.

How Long Does Cooked Shrimp Last In The Fridge

This cooked shrimp recipe will stay fresh in the refrigerator for about three or four days. Remember to store it in an airtight food storage container. This is a perfect meal prep recipe, especially if you add some cauliflower fried rice to your meal. 

The candied walnuts will stay fresh at room temperature for about a week – but I’m sure they will disappear long before then! 

Keto Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe

Here’s the list of ingredients that you’ll need to make this keto honey walnut shrimp recipe. Exact measurements and instructions are located in the printable recipe card, just a little bit further below. 

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8-10 minutes per batch
Servings: 4
Net Carbs: 4 net carbs per serving

Ingredients:

For the shrimp:

Shrimp 
Oil 
Almond flour
Garlic powder
Salt and pepper 
Egg
Heavy whipping cream
Green onions for garnish
Sesame seeds for garnish

For the candied walnuts:

Water
Swerve granulated sugar substitute
Chopped walnuts

For the sauce:

Mayonnaise
Sugar free honey
Heavy whipping cream

Instructions:

Place the almond flour into a shallow bowl or plate, and stir in the garlic powder as well as salt and pepper to taste.

In a separate shallow bowl, whisk together the egg and heavy whipping cream.

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat.

Dip the shrimp into the egg mixture, then coat in the almond flour, before adding to the heated oil.

Fry the shrimp evenly on both sides until crispy and browned.

Remove, and drain on a paper towel lined plate. Repeat with another batch if needed.
While the shrimp is cooking, boil the water and sugar substitute together in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add the walnuts to the sugar mixture, and boil for 2 minutes. Remove the walnuts with a slotted spoon, and drain on a paper towel lined plate.

Discard the oil from the skillet, and return the shrimp.

In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the sauce.

Pour the sauce over the shrimp, and toss to coat.

Garnish with the candied walnuts, green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

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Keto Shrimp Recipes 

If you enjoyed this sticky-sweet keto honey walnut shrimp recipe, here are some more incredibly delicious keto shrimp recipes you should make next. They are light and tasty! 

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