Honey Walnut Shrimp
Honey Walnut Shrimp is a Chinese-American favorite featuring crispy battered shrimp tossed in a rich, creamy honey-mayo sauce and topped with sweet candied walnuts. This takeout-style dish is easy to make at home and delivers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- For the candied walnuts:
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- For the shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- For frying and garnish:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Chopped green onions or sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Candy the Walnuts: In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Add walnuts and cook for 2–3 minutes. Drain and spread on parchment paper to dry slightly.
- Heat oil in a skillet or pot over medium heat. Fry the walnuts for 1–2 minutes until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
- Prepare the Shrimp: In a bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy. Stir in cornstarch to create a thick batter. Toss shrimp in the mixture to coat evenly.
- Heat oil in a wok or deep skillet. Fry shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes per side or until golden and crispy. Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
- Make the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice (if using) until smooth.
- Assemble: Toss fried shrimp in the sauce until well coated. Gently fold in the candied walnuts.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired and serve immediately with rice or noodles.
Notes
Use very cold egg whites to help create a light, crispy coating.Fry walnuts briefly to avoid burning after candying.Japanese Kewpie mayo adds extra richness to the sauce if desired.Store leftover sauce and shrimp separately to preserve texture.Add sriracha or chili flakes to the sauce for a spicy version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
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