5 from 6 votes
Honey Walnut Shrimp
Crispy shrimp tossed in a creamy sweet sauce with candied walnuts. This honey walnut shrimp is so much better than takeout and one of the best shrimp recipes that you will make!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
412 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Chinese, Chinese-American Fussion, Asian-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, large
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
- green onion optional, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan stir together 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar. Bring to a boil and add 1 cup walnuts. Boil for about 2 minutes, then drain and place on a cookie sheet to dry.
- Heat 1 cup vegetable oil, in a heavy, deep skillet over medium-high heat. In a small bowl, whisk 1 egg. 1/2 cup cornstarcho another small bowl, add 1/2 cup cornstarch. Dip the 1 pound large shrimp, into the egg and then the cornstarch. Fry the shrimp for about 5 minutes or until they turn pink and the outside is golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons honey, and 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Sprinkle with candied walnuts and sliced green onions for garnish. Serve.
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Notes
- Originally posted on September 13, 2015
- Updated on September 30, 2023
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5cup
Calories
412kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
18g
(106%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.04g
(2%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
136mg
(6%)
Potassium
118mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
65IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 136mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.