Honey Walnut Shrimp

Honey Walnut Shrimp is a popular Cantonese dish known for its sweet and savory flavors. The crispy shrimp coated in a creamy honey sauce and topped with candied walnuts make for a delightful combination of textures and tastes.

Contains Shellfish Contains Nuts Main Course Cantonese Shrimp Seafood Walnut Chinese Cuisine
Honey Walnut Shrimp

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, honey, condensed milk, and sesame oil to make the sauce. Set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine water and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the walnuts and toss to coat. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the coated walnuts. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the walnuts are caramelized. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In a shallow dish, mix together cornstarch and a pinch of salt. Dip each shrimp into the beaten eggs, then coat with the cornstarch mixture.
  4. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Fry the coated shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  5. In a separate pan, combine white vinegar and chili flakes. Bring to a boil and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened. Add the fried shrimp to the pan and toss to coat with the vinegar mixture.
  6. Transfer the coated shrimp to a serving platter. Drizzle the honey sauce over the shrimp and top with the candied walnuts.
  7. Serve the Honey Walnut Shrimp hot and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
380
Protein
20g
Carbohydrates
35g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Skillet Shallow dish Large pan

Tools

Knife Cutting board Bowls Whisk

Serving suggestions

Serve the Honey Walnut Shrimp with steamed jasmine rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For an extra crunch, you can lightly toast the walnuts before coating them with the sugar syrup.

Cost

$20