Description
Quick & Easy Honey Walnut Shrimp is a delightful dish that brings the best of sweet and savory flavors to your table in just 30 minutes. With crispy shrimp coated in a creamy, luscious sauce and topped with crunchy candied walnuts, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at family gatherings. Skip the takeout and enjoy a homemade version that’s both affordable and satisfying. Ideal for all ages, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 egg whites
- 2/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup Japanese mayo
- 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup walnut halves
- 3 tbsp sugar
- Chopped green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by mixing Japanese mayo, sweetened condensed milk, honey, and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
- For candied walnuts, heat sugar and cold water in a non-stick pan until it simmers, then add walnut halves until well-coated. Cool on parchment paper.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper. In another bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy, then mix with cornstarch. Coat shrimp thoroughly.
- Heat oil in a large pan to about 350°F. Fry shrimp in small batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Toss fried shrimp with candied walnuts and sauce in a large bowl. Garnish with green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 275mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 160mg