Honey Walnut Shrimp

Honey walnut shrimp is a popular Chinese-American dish that combines the sweetness of honey and the crunch of toasted walnuts with tender shrimp. This recipe is easy to make and can be served as a main dish or as an appetizer. The shrimp are first coated in a cornstarch slurry and fried until crispy, then tossed in a creamy sauce made with honey, mayonnaise, and sweetened condensed milk. The toasted walnuts add a delicious nutty flavor and a nice crunch to the dish. Serve the honey walnut shrimp hot with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.

Honey Walnut Shrimp

3.50 from 8 votes

A delicious and sweet shrimp dish with honey and walnuts.

Servings 4 people

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

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• 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp water
• oil for frying
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, and honey. Stir until well combined.
• In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in water to make a slurry.
• Heat oil in a deep pan or pot for frying. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then coat them in the cornstarch slurry.
• Fry the shrimp in the hot oil until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
• In a separate pan, toast the walnuts until they become fragrant and slightly browned.
• Add the cooked shrimp and toasted walnuts to the honey mixture. Stir to coat the shrimp and walnuts.
• Serve the honey walnut shrimp hot with steamed rice or vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gFiber: 1g

Calories: 360kcal

Meal Type: Dinner

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: fried shrimps, honey, seafood, shrimps

Cooking Method: Fried

Time: <30 Min

Level: Easy

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