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Honey Walnut Shrimp

Skip the heavy, greasy takeout and make a better-for-you version of Honey Walnut Shrimp!  Crispy shrimp in a sweet, creamy sauce is one of our restaurant favorites made even better at home! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 550 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

Shrimp
  • 1 1/2 pounds large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 Tablespoons Vegetable oil, divided
  • Thinly sliced green onions, for garnish
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 Tablespoons honey
  • 1 Tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
Glazed walnuts
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup walnut halves

Instructions

Glazed Walnuts
    Cup of Yum
  1. Stir the water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a boil.  Add walnuts and continue to boil for 2 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper using a slotted spoon and spread in a single layer. Set aside.
Honey Sauce
  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, honey and sweetened condensed milk.
Crispy Shrimp
  1. In a large ziploc bag, combine the cornstarch and salt. Add the shrimp to the bag, then seal and shake to coat evenly in the cornstarch.
  2. Heat two tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.  
  3. Add half of the shrimp to the skillet, shaking off excess cornstarch first, taking care not to crowd the pan. Cook until the shrimp curl into a 'c' shape and are pink and crisp on the outside, about 2 minutes per side side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with the remaining two tablespoons of oil and the remaining shrimp.
  4. Combine the crispy fried shrimp and honey sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with candied walnuts and green onions and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving -1g Calories 550kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 30g Cholesterol 152mg (51%) Sodium 854mg (36%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 28g (56%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 550

% Daily Value*

Serving -1g
Calories 550kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 30g 176%
Cholesterol 152mg 51%
Sodium 854mg 36%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 28g 56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.