4.3 from 24 votes
Honey Walnut Shrimp
Craving tasty Asian food for dinner? This lightly-battered honey walnut shrimp coated in a creamy sweet sauce and topped with candied nuts is a must-try!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 477 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup walnuts
- 1 pound medium shrimps, peeled and deveined
- salt and pepper to taste
- peanut or canola oil
- 2 egg whites
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water and sugar until dissolved. Bring to a boil and cook until slightly reduced and thickened.
- Add walnuts and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove walnuts and arrange in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool and dry.
- In a wide pan over medium heat, heat about 2-inch deep of oil.
- In a bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy. Slowly add cornstarch and whisk together to form a batter.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper to taste. Dip shrimp one by one into the cornstarch batter to fully coat.
- Add to hot oil and deep-fry until lightly browned. With a slotted spoon, remove from pan and drain on a wire rack.
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, condensed milk, and honey. Stir until smooth.
- Add fried shrimps and gently toss in sauce to coat.
- Transfer to serving platter and garnish with candied walnuts.
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Notes
- Spread the walnuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet as soon as they're coated with the glaze and separate using two forks while still hot to keep from clumping and sticking together.
- The nuts will be slightly soft while still warm but will crisp up as they cool.
- Whisk the cornstarch batter well to ensure it's light and airy; a thinner batter means a crispier crust.
- Pat the shrimps dry for the coating to adhere well.
Nutrition Information
Calories
477kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
295mg
(98%)
Sodium
1072mg
(45%)
Potassium
152mg
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
50IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
200mg
(20%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 477
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 477kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 295mg | 98% |
| Sodium | 1072mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 200mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.