Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of homemade Honey Walnut Shrimp, a delightful twist on the classic Chinese-American dish. This recipe features crispy shrimp coated in a creamy, sweet sauce, topped with perfectly candied walnuts for an added crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large shrimp (size 21/25)
- 1 stalk green onion (finely chopped)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1¾ tablespoons sugar (or honey)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
- ½ tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (or Japanese kewpie mayo)
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk (or 1½ tablespoons of honey)
- ¼ teaspoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Walnuts: In a frying pan over medium heat, combine oil and walnuts. Add sugar and stir until golden brown. Remove from heat and cool on parchment paper.
- Make the Batter: In a bowl, whisk egg, soy sauce, onion powder, and cornstarch until smooth. Coat each shrimp evenly.
- Fry the Shrimp: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry each battered shrimp for about 3–4 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Prepare the Sauce: Mix mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, rice vinegar, and soy sauce until smooth.
- Combine: Toss fried shrimp with sauce and top with candied walnuts and chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 155mg