Easy Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe
Crispy Honey Walnut Shrimp tossed in a creamy sweet sauce with candied walnuts—an easy Chinese restaurant-style dish perfect for special dinners at home.
Ingredients
For Candied Walnuts
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 cup whole walnuts
For the Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- 2 tsp Shaoxing Wine
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 egg white
- ¼ cup water
- Neutral oil, for frying
For the Sauce
- ⅓ cup mayo
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp condensed milk
- 2 tsp lemon juice
For Garnish (optional)
- Broccoli, boiled or steamed
- green onion, chopped
Instructions
Candied Walnuts
- In a small pan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves and bubbles. Add walnuts and cook until coated and glossy. Transfer to a baking pan lined with parchment paper and let it cool and harden.
Fry the Shrimp
- Pat shrimp dry. In a bowl, mix baking soda, salt, white pepper, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, egg white, and water to form a light batter. Coat the shrimp lightly with the batter.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry shrimp in batches until golden and crispy, about 2–3 minutes. Drain on paper towel.
Make the Sauce
- In a bowl, whisk mayo, honey, condensed milk, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Gently toss warm shrimp in sauce until coated then top with candied walnuts.
Serve
- Serve immediately with steamed broccoli, garnish with green onions and enjoy!
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