Description
Honey Walnut Shrimp is a restaurant-style Chinese-American dish featuring crispy shrimp tossed in a sweet, creamy honey mayo sauce and topped with crunchy candied walnuts. It’s a flavorful blend of textures and a delicious meal ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- For the Candied Walnuts:
- 1/2 cup walnut halves
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then add walnuts and simmer for 2–3 minutes. Remove and place on parchment paper to cool.
- Pat shrimp dry, season with salt and pepper. Whisk egg whites until foamy, toss shrimp in egg whites, then dredge in cornstarch to coat.
- Heat oil in a skillet or deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, honey, and lemon juice.
- Toss hot shrimp in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Top with candied walnuts and serve immediately over rice or noodles if desired.
Notes
- Add sriracha or chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Use pecans if walnuts are unavailable.
- Air fry or bake shrimp for a lighter option.
- Prep components ahead but fry and assemble fresh for best texture.
- Serve with steamed rice or stir-fried noodles to absorb the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
