5 from 2 votes
Honey Walnut Shrimp
Chinese honey walnut shrimp are fried and tossed in a sweet sauce, finished with crunchy, candied nuts on top — all in less than 30 minutes!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
667 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp uncooked, peeled and deveined, large
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups canola oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds toasted
Sauce
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
Walnuts
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the shrimp. Pour buttermilk over shrimp, tossing to coat each one. Place the cornstarch on a plate, other bowl or ziploc bag. Line aplate with parchment paper, set aside.
- In a another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, rice vinegar and salt in a small bowl, stir until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts, sugar and honey. Stir and shake pan back and forth to toss the walnuts in melting sugar and honey to coat, 3-4 minutes. Transfer immediately to parchment lined plate and carefully separate the nuts to cool. Wipe wok or skillet clean.
- In wok or large skillet add canola oil. Heat over medium heat until a thermometer reads 375°F.
- Working in two batches, shake excess buttermilk from shrimp and toss in the cornstarch to coat all over, pressing to adhere.
- Transfer shrimp into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and crispy on both sides. Set aside on paper towel lined plate or wire rack lined tray. Repeat with the remaining shrimp, check to keep oil temperature at 375°F.
- Place all the shrimp in the bowl with the sauce. Toss the cooked shrimp with the sauce to coat and place in serving bowl or tray. Top with honey walnuts, sesame seeds and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
667kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
23g
(135%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.04g
(2%)
Cholesterol
155mg
(52%)
Sodium
987mg
(41%)
Potassium
358mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
262IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
147mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 667
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 667kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23g | 135% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 155mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 987mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 262IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.