Whole30 Honey Walnut Shrimp

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with Whole30 Honey Walnut Shrimp, a healthier take on the classic takeout favorite. This recipe swaps traditional breading for a light coating of arrowroot flour and frys the shrimp in coconut oil for a perfectly crispy texture. The silky sauce, made with coconut cream, freshly squeezed orange juice, and a splash of apple cider vinegar, delivers a luscious, sweet-savory flavor without any refined sugars. Crunchy toasted walnuts add a delightful nutty contrast, while green onions and toasted sesame seeds provide the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this gluten-free, dairy-free, and Whole30-compliant dish makes for an easy, flavorful meal the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 0.5 cup arrowroot flour
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil
• 0.5 cup walnuts
• 0.25 cup unsweetened coconut cream
• 0.25 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Begin by toasting the walnuts. In a dry skillet over medium-high heat, toast walnuts for 4-5 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine arrowroot flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Toss the shrimp in the flour mixture until fully coated.

Step 3

Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the coated shrimp in batches. Cook each side for about 2-3 minutes until the shrimp is crispy and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium-low. Add coconut cream, orange juice, and apple cider vinegar. Stir frequently until the sauce slightly thickens, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Return the cooked shrimp and toasted walnuts to the skillet, tossing them with the sauce until well-coated.

Step 6

Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(839.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1868.3

Total Fat 110.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 57.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 29.0g
Cholesterol 613.7mg	0%
Sodium 2212.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 129.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g	0%
Total Sugars 8.7g
Protein 93.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 367.3mg	0%
Iron 7.2mg	0%
Potassium 1331.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.8%

Protein: 19.8%

Carbs: 27.4%