Description
Honey Walnut Shrimp is a delectable fusion of crispy fried shrimp, a rich creamy honey sauce, and crunchy toasted walnuts. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself, this dish offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors that will leave everyone wanting more. Whether served over rice or alongside vegetables, it’s an irresistible choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup pure honey
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Toss shrimp in cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry shrimp in batches until golden brown (about 2 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, honey, condensed milk, garlic powder, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Stir in toasted walnuts to coat them in the sauce.
- Gently fold fried shrimp into the sauce until well-coated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 200g
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg