Description
Honey Walnut Shrimp is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly balances crispy shrimp and crunchy walnuts enveloped in a luscious honey sauce. This delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors makes it a fantastic choice for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. Served over fluffy rice, every bite delivers a satisfying crunch and rich taste that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Rinse and dry the shrimp while preheating frying oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Coat the shrimp: In one bowl, beat eggs; in another, mix flour with salt and pepper. Dip each shrimp into the egg mixture, then coat with flour.
- Fry the walnuts: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté walnuts until golden brown (about 5 minutes) and set aside on paper towels.
- Fry the shrimp: Carefully place coated shrimp into hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown (about 3 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Make the sauce: In a large bowl, mix honey, mayonnaise, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Toss fried shrimp in this mixture until well coated.
- Combine: Fold in toasted walnuts into the sticky shrimp mix. Serve immediately over rice or lettuce leaves.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 160mg