Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade Honey Walnut Shrimp, a beloved Chinese takeout dish that you can easily recreate in your kitchen. This recipe features succulent, crispy shrimp coated in a rich, creamy sauce and topped with sweet, crunchy candied walnuts. Perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or enjoying a cozy night in, this easy-to-make dish is an irresistible treat that’s sure to satisfy your cravings. With just a handful of simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll be serving up this flavorful delight in no time.
Ingredients
- 12 large shrimp (size 21/25)
- 1 egg or egg whites
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup walnuts
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk or honey
- Optional: green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the candied walnuts by heating oil in a saucepan, adding walnuts, and stirring in sugar until caramelized. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg (or whites), soy sauce, onion powder, and salt. Gradually mix in cornstarch until thickened.
- Coat each shrimp in the batter and fry them in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk (or honey), rice vinegar, and soy sauce to make the sauce.
- Toss fried shrimp with the sauce and top with candied walnuts before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 120g
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 160mg