Cashew Shrimp (20-minute recipe!)
Cashew shrimp is a sweet, sticky, and totally delicious recipe. Skip the takeout and make this easy dinner at home instead!
Ingredients
Cashew Shrimp
- 1 ½ lb medium-sized shelled shrimp
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil, I like avocado oil
- ¾ cup cashews, toasted - see notes
- Sesame seeds and minced cilantro, to serve
Cashew Shrimp Sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
- ⅓ cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, can sub white vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon finely minced ginger
Instructions
- Place the shrimp and starch in a medium-sized bowl and toss to combine.1 ½ lb medium-sized shelled shrimp, ¼ cup cornstarch
- Make the sauce next. In another bowl or large measuring cup, combine the tapioca starch with a small splash of the stock. Mix well then add all the remaining sauce ingredients.1 teaspoon cornstarch, ¾ cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock, ⅓ cup hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon finely minced ginger
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to the pan in a single layer. Work in 2 batches, if needed. Cook the shrimp for 1 minute then flip it over and cook for 1 minute more.2 tablespoons cooking oil
- Pour the sauce into the pan and stir until it has thickened, about 1 minute. Stir in the cashews and serve with some sesame seeds and minced cilantro over the top.¾ cup cashews, Sesame seeds and minced cilantro
Notes
If you have raw cashews on hand, you can toast them for 7-8 minutes in a 350-degree Fahrenheit oven. Remove them once they are golden and smell fragrant.
Serving: 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe, Calories: 457kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 40g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 275mg, Sodium: 886mg, Potassium: 658mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 17g, Vitamin A: 95IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 129mg, Iron: 3mg