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Honey Walnut Shrimp on a white plate with a bowl of rice on the side
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4.25 from 8 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 Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 477kcal

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

Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 295mg | Sodium: 1072mg | Potassium: 152mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2.7mg