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.
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined | |
1/2 cup walnuts | |
1/4 cup honey | |
1/4 cup mayonnaise | |
2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk | |
1 tablespoon cornstarch | |
1 tablespoon water | |
Oil for frying | |
Salt and pepper to taste |
1. | In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, and honey. Stir until well combined. |
2. | In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in water to make a slurry. |
3. | Heat oil in a deep pan or pot for frying. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then coat them in the cornstarch slurry. |
4. | Fry the shrimp in the hot oil until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. |
5. | In a separate pan, toast the walnuts until they become fragrant and slightly browned. |
6. | Add the cooked shrimp and toasted walnuts to the honey mixture. Stir to coat the shrimp and walnuts. |
7. | Serve the honey walnut shrimp hot with steamed rice or vegetables. |
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