Honey Walnut Shrimp
Dive into the irresistible world of Honey Walnut Shrimp, a popular Chinese-American dish that combines crispy golden shrimp with a luscious honey mayo sauce and crunchy candied walnuts. This crowd-pleasing recipe starts with tender shrimp coated in a light, crispy batter, fried to perfection, and then tossed in a creamy blend of mayonnaise, honey, sweetened condensed milk, and a hint of lemon for a tangy twist. The star of the dish—candied walnuts—adds a delightful caramel-like crunch, elevating every bite to gourmet status. Perfect for serving as an appetizer or main course, this visually stunning and flavor-packed dish is ready in just 40 minutes and guarantees to impress for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup walnut halves
- 2 large egg whites
- 0.75 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
In a small saucepan, heat 2 cups of water and 1 cup of sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
Add walnut halves to the sugar mixture and bring to a boil, then cook for 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet to dry.
In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add cornstarch, continuing to whisk until a smooth batter forms.
Lightly toss the shrimp in the batter, ensuring each piece is coated evenly.
In a deep skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Deep-fry the battered shrimp in batches for about 3-4 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth and consistent.
Toss the fried shrimp in the honey mayo sauce until they are well coated.
Place the sauced shrimp on a platter and top with the candied walnuts.
Serve immediately for best results.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6340 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 531.6 g | 682% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.8 g | 359% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 268.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 923 mg | 308% | |
| Sodium | 797 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 315.9 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 248.3 g | ||
| Protein | 134.4 g | 269% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 477 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1825 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
