Honey Walnut Shrimp

Honey Walnut Shrimp is a popular Chinese-American dish featuring crispy, battered shrimp tossed in a sweet and creamy honey-mayonnaise sauce, topped with candied walnuts. It typically includes large shrimp, walnuts, mayonnaise, honey, and sometimes condensed milk or lemon juice. This dish is a staple in many Chinese restaurants across North America, known for its delightful contrast of textures and flavors.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in fat and carbohydrates due to the creamy sauce and batter, with a moderate amount of protein from the shrimp. A typical serving can range from 400 to 600 calories, providing some omega-3 fatty acids from the walnuts and various vitamins from the shrimp.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	20 g
Sodium	680 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Calcium	90 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Vitamin E	3 mg
Vitamin B12	1.5 mcg
Phosphorus	210 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a prime example of culinary adaptation, having been invented in North America to suit local tastes for sweet and savory combinations. Nutritionally, the walnuts add a beneficial source of healthy fats and antioxidants, which somewhat balances the richness of the fried components.