Description
A quick and easy recipe for Honey Walnut Shrimp, featuring crispy shrimp in a sweet and creamy sauce with crunchy walnuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel.
- Mix cornstarch with a hint of salt and coat each shrimp.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to about 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Whisk together honey, mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Toast the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Toss the fried shrimp in the sauce, add toasted walnuts, and mix gently.
- Serve on a plate, garnished with extra walnuts and a drizzle of honey.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute shrimp with scallops, and use coconut cream for a dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Honey Walnut Shrimp, easy shrimp recipe, sweet and savory dishes, Chinese cuisine, seafood
