Description
Quick & Easy Honey Walnut Shrimp is a delightful fusion of crispy shrimp and a creamy, sweet sauce, topped with crunchy candied walnuts. This dish brings the flavors of your favorite takeout right into your kitchen without the fuss. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, you can have this satisfying meal ready in just 30 minutes. The combination of textures and flavors will make it a hit among family and friends, transforming any gathering into a memorable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 egg whites
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2/3 cup cornstarch (or sub with potato starch, tapioca starch, or sweet rice flour)
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or any neutral oil for frying)
- 1/4 cup Japanese mayo (or sub with normal mayo)
- 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk (or condensed coconut milk for dairy-free version)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 cup walnut halves
- 3 tbsp white granulated sugar (or sub with brown sugar)
- 1 tbsp water (cold)
- 1 green onion (finely chopped)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients: mayo, sweetened condensed milk, honey, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- For the candied walnuts, heat sugar and water in a non-stick pan over medium heat until simmering. Add walnuts and stir to coat; remove from heat and let cool on parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, season shrimp with salt and pepper. In another bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy; mix in cornstarch to create a batter.
- Coat shrimp in batter using tongs. Heat oil in a large pan until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- Toss fried shrimp with candied walnuts and sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 190mg