Honey walnut shrimp is a popular Chinese-American dish that combines the sweetness of honey and the crunch of toasted walnuts with tender shrimp. This recipe is easy to make and can be served as a main dish or as an appetizer. The shrimp are first coated in a cornstarch slurry and fried until crispy, then tossed in a creamy sauce made with honey, mayonnaise, and sweetened condensed milk. The toasted walnuts add a delicious nutty flavor and a nice crunch to the dish. Serve the honey walnut shrimp hot with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Honey Walnut Shrimp
A delicious and sweet shrimp dish with honey and walnuts.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, and honey. Stir until well combined.
- In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in water to make a slurry.
- Heat oil in a deep pan or pot for frying. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then coat them in the cornstarch slurry.
- Fry the shrimp in the hot oil until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- In a separate pan, toast the walnuts until they become fragrant and slightly browned.
- Add the cooked shrimp and toasted walnuts to the honey mixture. Stir to coat the shrimp and walnuts.
- Serve the honey walnut shrimp hot with steamed rice or vegetables.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gFiber: 1g
