Paleo Honey Walnut Shrimp {Grain-Free, Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free}

Healthier than take out and totally delicious, my Paleo Honey Walnut Shrimp will be your new favorite recipe! Crispy battered shrimp tossed in a creamy, sweet mayonnaise mixture, topped with caramelized walnuts. What’s not to love about that?

And it’s Grain/Gluten/Dairy- Free so it’s perfect for your Paleo Diet, too! But keep in mind that since there is sugar/sweeteners included, it’s a recipe best saved for special occasions and celebrations.

We love this Paleo Honey Walnut Shrimp served with a generous side of steamed broccoli and white rice or cauliflower rice.

Paleo Honey Walnut Shrimp

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Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1/2 cup Water, filtered
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Paleo Sweetened condensed milk
• 3 large Egg WHITE(s), Organic Pasture Raised
• 1/2 cup Arrowroot Starch
• 1 cup Lard or palm oil for frying
• 1 pound Raw Wild Caught Shrimp peeled and deveined

Instructions

• In a small saucepan, stir together the sugar and water. Bring to a boil and add the walnuts. Boil for 2 minutes, then drain and spread the walnuts on a cookie sheet to dry.
• In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, honey, and sweetened condensed milk. Set aside.
• Whip the egg whites in a medium bowl until foamy. Stir in the arrowroot powder until it has a pasty consistency.
• Heat the oil in a heavy, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Dip the shrimp into the egg batter, and then fry in the hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• Toss the cooked shrimp to coat in the sauce and sprinkle the candied walnuts on top.

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