Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Quick & Easy Honey Walnut Shrimp, a dish that transforms your kitchen into a gourmet experience in just 30 minutes. This quick recipe features crispy shrimp coated in a creamy sweet sauce, complemented by crunchy candied walnuts, making it perfect for family dinners or impressing guests during gatherings. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can recreate this restaurant-style favorite at home without any hassle. Serve it over rice or alongside vibrant stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 egg whites
- 2/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup Japanese mayo
- 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup walnut halves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or any neutral oil for frying)
- 3 tbsp white granulated sugar (or sub with brown sugar)
- 1 tbsp water (cold)
- 1 green onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix Japanese mayo, sweetened condensed milk, honey, and lemon juice for the sauce; set aside.
- In a non-stick pan over medium heat, combine sugar and cold water to candy the walnuts until thickened, then add walnuts to coat.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper in a separate bowl; whisk egg whites and cornstarch together until smooth before coating shrimp.
- Heat oil in a large pan; fry shrimp in batches until golden brown (2-3 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- In a large bowl, mix crispy shrimp with candied walnuts and drizzle the sauce over; toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: For added crunch, try using cashews or pecans instead of walnuts. Adjust the sweetness of the sauce by varying the amount of honey used. To make it healthier, incorporate more veggies like bell peppers or snap peas.