Description
A delightful recipe for Quick & Easy Honey Walnut Shrimp that combines crispy shrimp with a sweet and savory sauce, topped with candied walnuts. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal!
Ingredients
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For the shrimp:
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2/3 cup cornstarch or substitute with potato starch, tapioca starch, or sweet rice flour
- 1 cup vegetable oil or any neutral oil for frying
For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup Japanese mayo (Kewpie Mayo) or regular mayo
- 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk or condensed coconut milk for a dairy-free option
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
For the candied walnuts:
- 1/2 cup walnut halves
- 3 tablespoons white granulated sugar or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cold water
Optional garnish:
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine all sauce ingredients. Set aside.
- Candy the walnuts: In a non-stick pan over medium heat, caramelize sugar with water. Add walnuts and coat evenly. Remove from heat and transfer to parchment paper.
- Coat the shrimp: Season shrimp, coat with egg whites and cornstarch batter, then fry until crispy and golden brown.
- Combine: Toss crispy shrimp and candied walnuts with the prepared sauce. Garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Make sure to fry the shrimp in batches for best results.
- Adjust the sweetness of the sauce to your preference.
- Feel free to customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
