Description
This Quick & Easy Honey Walnut Shrimp recipe features crispy shrimp coated in a sweet and creamy honey mayo sauce, topped with candied walnuts for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
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For the shrimp:
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 egg whites
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2/3 cup cornstarch or substitute
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup Japanese mayo
- 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk or condensed coconut milk
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the candied walnuts:
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- 1/2 cup walnut halves
- 3 tbsp white sugar or substitute
- 1 tbsp cold water
Optional garnish:
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- 1 green onion, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: In a bowl, whisk egg whites with salt and pepper. Coat shrimp in the mixture, then dredge in cornstarch. Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy.
- Make the Sauce: Mix mayo, condensed milk, honey, and lemon juice in a bowl. Toss fried shrimp in the sauce to coat.
- Candy the Walnuts: In a pan, cook walnuts with sugar and water until caramelized. Sprinkle on top of the shrimp.
- Optional: Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the cornstarch with potato starch, tapioca starch, or sweet rice flour for a different texture.
- Adjust the sweetness of the sauce by varying the amount of honey or condensed milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg