Honey Walnut Shrimp
User Reviews
4.9
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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
6 servings
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Calories
550 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Honey Walnut Shrimp
Description
This recipe prepares glazed walnuts by boiling them briefly in a sugar-water mixture that forms a shiny, sweet coating once cooled. Meanwhile, shrimp are coated in a cornstarch and salt mixture to create a crispy exterior when pan-fried in vegetable oil. The honey sauce combines mayonnaise, honey, and sweetened condensed milk, providing a thick, sweet, and creamy coating for the shrimp.
Once fried, shrimp are gently mixed with the honey sauce to coat evenly, then combined with the crunchy glazed walnuts. The garnish of thinly sliced green onions introduces a subtle fresh flavor and color contrast. This dish offers a mixture of crispiness and softness with sweetness balanced by mild savory notes from the mayonnaise and salt.
Honey Walnut Shrimp is typically served as a main or appetizer, often accompanied by rice or steamed vegetables in a meal setting.
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 1/2 pounds Shrimp peeled and deveined, large, raw
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 Tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- green onion for garnish, thinly sliced
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
- 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
- In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, honey and sweetened condensed milk.
Crispy Shrimp
- 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.
- Heat two tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- 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.
- Combine the crispy fried shrimp and honey sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with candied walnuts and green onions and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 550 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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