Description
Honey Walnut Shrimp is a crispy, creamy Chinese-American dish featuring golden fried shrimp coated in a honey-mayo glaze and topped with sweet candied walnuts—perfect for a takeout-style meal at home.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup walnut halves
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- Cooked white rice, for serving
- Optional garnish: chopped green onions or sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a saucepan, boil water and sugar. Add walnuts and boil for 2–3 minutes. Drain and let dry on parchment paper.
- Toss shrimp with egg whites. Coat in cornstarch mixed with salt.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, condensed milk, and lemon juice (if using).
- Toss fried shrimp in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Top with candied walnuts and serve over white rice. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Add sriracha or chili flakes to sauce for spice.
- Air-fry shrimp for a lighter version.
- Use Kewpie mayo for richer flavor.
- Keep sauce and shrimp separate if prepping ahead.
- Serve in lettuce cups for a fresh twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
