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Honey Walnut Shrimp

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Honey Walnut Shrimp is a popular Chinese-American dish featuring crispy fried shrimp coated in a creamy, sweet honey sauce and topped with crunchy candied walnuts. It offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors, perfect for sharing or special occasions.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch (or a mix of cornstarch and flour) for coating
  • 2 egg whites, beaten
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp lemon juice or rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup sugar (for candying walnuts)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil)
  • Water (for candying walnuts)

Instructions

  1. Prepare candied walnuts: In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water, bring to a boil. Add walnuts and cook until coated and caramelized. Spread on parchment paper to cool and harden.
  2. Coat shrimp lightly with cornstarch (or cornstarch and flour mix), then dip in beaten egg whites.
  3. Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry shrimp in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice or rice vinegar to make the sauce.
  5. Toss fried shrimp gently in the sauce until evenly coated.
  6. Plate the shrimp and sprinkle candied walnuts on top. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
  • Substitute pecans for walnuts for a different flavor.
  • For a lighter option, bake shrimp instead of frying, though texture will differ.
  • Store shrimp and walnuts separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat shrimp gently in oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness before adding sauce fresh.
  • Candied walnuts are best stored at room temperature to keep crunchy.
  • Use medium to large shrimp for best results.
  • Gluten-free option: Use cornstarch or gluten-free flour for coating.
  • Vegetarian alternative: Use crispy tofu cubes instead of shrimp.

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