Honey Walnut Shrimp
Crispy and easy to make, Honey Walnut Shrimp combines fried shrimp, candied walnuts, and a sweet honey mayonnaise sauce for a takeout-inspired weeknight dinner.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
Candied Walnuts
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 cup walnut halves
- 1 tbsp butter
Shrimp
- 1 lb small raw shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails removed
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- vegetable oil for frying
Honey Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons scallions chopped
Instructions
- Add the brown sugar, butter, water, and walnuts to a medium pan. Bring to a boil and cook until the sugar mixture thickens, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Transfer the candied walnuts to parchment paper or a mat and spread them into a single layer. Let the walnuts cool completely.
- Season the shrimp with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the seasoned shrimp with cornstarch, then deep-fry in batches until curled and lightly golden brown. Set the fried shrimp aside.
- Add the mayonnaise, condensed milk, honey, and lemon juice to a medium bowl. Mix until well combined, then set the sauce aside.
- Add the fried shrimp and candied walnuts to the prepared sauce. Toss gently until evenly coated.
- Garnish the honey walnut shrimp with spring onions and serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 1003kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 32g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 309mg | Sodium: 2132mg | Potassium: 686mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 70g | Vitamin A: 704IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 3mg