Description
Quick & Easy Honey Walnut Shrimp is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of your favorite Chinese takeout right into your home kitchen. This recipe features crispy shrimp coated in a creamy, sweet sauce and topped with crunchy candied walnuts, creating a perfect balance of textures and tastes. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal meal for busy weeknights or special occasions with family and friends. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 egg whites
- 2/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup Japanese mayo
- 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup walnut halves
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix Japanese mayo, sweetened condensed milk, honey, and lemon juice to create the sauce.
- Prepare candied walnuts by heating sugar and water in a non-stick pan; add walnuts until coated, then cool on parchment paper.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper; whisk egg whites with cornstarch to create batter; coat shrimp thoroughly.
- Heat oil to 350°F and fry shrimp in small batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes each batch.
- Combine fried shrimp with candied walnuts and sauce; toss gently and garnish with green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, serve over rice or noodles. Customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers for added color and nutrition.