Description
Indulge in the sweet and savory flavors of this crispy Honey Walnut Shrimp. Succulent fried shrimp coated in a luscious honey sauce, topped with candied walnuts, makes for a delightful Chinese-American dish.
Ingredients
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For the Candied Walnuts:
- 1/2 cup walnut halves
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- vegetable oil for frying
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For Serving:
- cooked white rice
- sliced green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Candied Walnuts: Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan, boil, add walnuts, simmer, remove and cool on a baking sheet.
- Shrimp: Coat shrimp in cornstarch, fry in oil until crispy, drain on paper towels.
- Sauce: Whisk mayo, honey, condensed milk, and lemon juice. Toss shrimp in sauce.
- Serve shrimp over rice, top with candied walnuts, and garnish with green onions.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-fry the shrimp.
- You can toast the walnuts instead of candying them for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
