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Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe

Chinese-American · Main course · 35 min total

Crispy battered shrimp tossed in a creamy honey sauce and topped with candied walnuts. This popular Chinese-American dish is quick to make at home.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup walnut halves
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 large egg whites
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. Candy the walnuts: In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, add walnuts, and cook until syrup thickens and coats walnuts, about 2 minutes. Drain on parchment paper and let cool.
2. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice. Set aside.
3. Prepare the batter: In a bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy. Add cornstarch, salt, and white pepper; mix until smooth batter forms.
4. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep skillet or wok.
5. Dip each shrimp into batter, letting excess drip off, and fry in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
6. In a large bowl, toss fried shrimp with the prepared sauce until evenly coated.
7. Top with candied walnuts and serve immediately.

Tips

• Serve over steamed rice or with steamed broccoli.
• For extra crunch, double-fry the shrimp: fry once at 325°F, then again at 375°F.
• Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey.

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