Honey Walnut Shrimp

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds provide a similar crunch with fewer calories.

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut cream offers richness with less sugar.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based protein, cost-effective and versatile.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds creaminess.

Pick up shrimp at Whole Foods, about $20 a pound, using 14 pieces.

Prepare the walnuts and sauce: use sweetened condensed milk, honey, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.

Pat the shrimp dry to remove excess water before frying.

Cut the shrimp to help them cook faster and season with salt and pepper.

Heat oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for frying the shrimp.

Coat the shrimp with cornstarch before frying.

Fry the shrimp until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Prepare the sauce by mixing equal parts sweetened condensed milk and honey, about 4 ounces each.

Toss the fried shrimp in the sauce and add steamed broccoli and walnuts for garnish.

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