Honey Walnut Shrimp

Honey Walnut Shrimp

Sweet and crispy shrimp with candied walnuts in creamy sauce

Yield SERVES 4
Prep Time
Cook Time
Total Time
Difficulty MEDIUM

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Prepare the candied walnuts
    In a medium saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Add walnuts and boil for 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the walnuts to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making sure to separate the pieces. Allow to cool and dry completely, about 10 minutes.
  2. Make the honey cream sauce
    In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Prepare the shrimp
    Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt. Dip each shrimp in beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
  4. Fry the shrimp
    Heat oil in a large deep skillet or wok to 350°F (175°C). Fry shrimp in batches for about 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  5. Toss and serve
    In a large bowl, gently toss the fried shrimp with the honey cream sauce until well coated. Transfer to a serving plate, top with candied walnuts and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve immediately while still warm.

Nutritional Information

520
Calories
per serving
24
Protein
grams
42
Carbohydrates
grams
32
Total Fat
grams
3.5
Saturated Fat
grams
2
Fiber
grams
28
Sugar
grams
780
Sodium
milligrams
6
Vitamin C
milligrams
1.8
Iron
milligrams

Honey Walnut Shrimp is Also Known As

Chinese Walnut Prawns, Har Lok, Hong Kong-Style Walnut Shrimp, Crispy Honey Walnut Prawns or Candied Walnut Shrimp