Honey Walnut Shrimp
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
628 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Honey Walnut Shrimp
Description
Honey Walnut Shrimp brings together tender shrimp coated in a light batter and deep-fried until golden brown, paired with crunchy, candied walnut halves. The walnuts are prepared by boiling in a simple syrup made of water and white sugar, which gives them a glossy, sweet coating.
For the shrimp, egg whites are whipped to a foamy state and mixed with rice flour to create a batter that crisps nicely in hot canola oil at 350°F. After frying, the shrimp and walnuts are tossed in a creamy sauce combining mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, rice vinegar, and honey, which balances sweet and tangy flavors and adds richness.
The result is a dish with contrasting textures—crispy shrimp, crunchy sweet walnuts, and a smooth, sweet-tangy sauce—making it suitable as a flavorful appetizer or entrée when served warm.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1 cup walnut halves
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 large egg white
- 2/3 cup rice flour
- 1 pound Shrimp , 13-15 count, peeled and deveined
- canola oil , for frying
Instructions
- In a large saucepan add the water and sugar and bring it to a boil.
- Add in the walnuts and boil for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove with a strainer and put onto a cookie sheet.
- In a small bowl mix the mayonnaise, condensed milk, rice vinegar and honey together.
- In a separate bowl, using a hand mixer whip the egg whites to a foamy consistency (this is before it all turns white and has soft peaks).
- Heat oil (three inches deep) in a large dutch oven to 350 degrees.
- Add in the rice flour to the egg whites and mix.
- Dip the shrimp into the rice flour mixture and add it to the canola oil.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oil and cool on a cookie sheet.
- Toss the shrimp and walnuts with the honey mayonnaise mixture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 628 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 628kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16g | 94% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 190mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 329mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 566mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 47g | 94% |
| Vitamin A | 56IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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