Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe: The Best Indulgent Homemade Delight
A delightful blend of crispy shrimp and candied walnuts in a creamy sauce. Perfect for a special dinner or indulgent treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the walnuts by boiling them in sugar water until caramelized.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and soy sauce.
- Dredge shrimp in cornstarch and fry until golden brown.
- Toss fried shrimp with the sauce and add the caramelized walnuts.
- Serve immediately, garnished with green onions if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder to the shrimp before frying.
- Serve over rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Honey Walnut Shrimp, Shrimp Recipe, Indulgent Seafood