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Honey Walnut Shrimp

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13 INGREDIENTS • 12 STEPS • 30MINS

Honey Walnut Shrimp

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Honey Walnut Shrimp is believed to have originated in Hong Kong but is highly popular in Chinese restaurants across the United States. Large crispy fried shrimp are tossed in a sweet creamy honey sauce, then topped with crunchy candied walnuts. It is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.

Honey Walnut Shrimp

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Honey Walnut Shrimp is believed to have originated in Hong Kong but is highly popular in Chinese restaurants across the United States. Large crispy fried shrimp are tossed in a sweet creamy honey sauce, then topped with crunchy candied walnuts. It is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.

30MINS

Total Time

$2.96

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings

4

US / Metric

Candied Walnuts

1/2 cup

Granulated Sugar

1/2 cup

Water

1/2 cup

Walnut Pieces

Fried Shrimp

1 lb

Large Shrimp, peeled, deveined

1 tsp

1

Egg, beaten

1 cup

as needed

Cooking Oil

enough for shallow-frying or deep-frying

as needed

Chopped Scallions

for garnish

Creamy Honey Sauce

1 Tbsp

Sweetened Condensed Milk

3 Tbsp

Mayonnaise

1 1/2 Tbsp

1

Lemon, juiced

1 tsp of juice needed

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories

579

Fat

22.3 g

Protein

32.7 g

Carbs

61.4 g

Honey Walnut Shrimp

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Author's Notes

Double the number of walnut halves because you won't be able to resist snacking on the candied walnuts as you prepare the dish.

Shallow-frying takes about 1 minute on each side, depending on the size of the shrimp.
Deep-frying takes about 2 minutes for each batch.

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step 1

Prepare candied walnuts by combining Granulated Sugar (1/2 cup) and Water (1/2 cup) in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently with a silicone spatula to prevent burning.

step 1 Prepare candied walnuts by combining Granulated Sugar (1/2 cup) and Water (1/2 cup) in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently with a silicone spatula to prevent burning.

step 2

When the caramel turns into a nice golden brown color, add Walnut Pieces (1/2 cup) to the saucepan. Stir for about 15-20 seconds, and remove the walnuts from the saucepan with a spider skimmer.

step 2 When the caramel turns into a nice golden brown color, add Walnut Pieces (1/2 cup) to the saucepan. Stir for about 15-20 seconds, and remove the walnuts from the saucepan with a spider skimmer.

step 3

Place the candied walnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to allow them to cool. Set aside.

step 3 Place the candied walnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to allow them to cool. Set aside.

step 4

To prepare the Large Shrimp (1 lb), place them into a bowl together with the Salt (1 tsp) and Egg (1). Coat the shrimp in the mixture.

step 4 To prepare the Large Shrimp (1 lb), place them into a bowl together with the Salt (1 tsp) and Egg (1). Coat the shrimp in the mixture.

step 5

Then pour Corn Starch (1 cup) in a separate shallow bowl or plate, and coat the shrimp in the cornstarch.

step 5 Then pour Corn Starch (1 cup) in a separate shallow bowl or plate, and coat the shrimp in the cornstarch.

step 6

Heat enough Cooking Oil (as needed) in a frying pan or a wok to shallow-fry or deep-fry the shrimp.

step 7

Fry the shrimp in small batches, shaking off the excess cornstarch as you carefully place each shrimp in the oil. Fry till the shrimp turn to a pale golden brown color for about 1-2 minutes per batch.

step 7 Fry the shrimp in small batches, shaking off the excess cornstarch as you carefully place each shrimp in the oil. Fry till the shrimp turn to a pale golden brown color for about 1-2 minutes per batch.

step 8

Place the fried shrimp on a cooling rack over a baking sheet, or on oil-absorbing paper.

step 8 Place the fried shrimp on a cooling rack over a baking sheet, or on oil-absorbing paper.

step 9

Make the creamy sauce by combining Mayonnaise (3 Tbsp), Honey (1 1/2 Tbsp), Sweetened Condensed Milk (1 Tbsp), and Lemon (1) in a small bowl. Stir well.

step 9 Make the creamy sauce by combining Mayonnaise (3 Tbsp), Honey (1 1/2 Tbsp), Sweetened Condensed Milk (1 Tbsp), and Lemon (1) in a small bowl. Stir well.

step 10

Transfer the shrimp to a large bowl, add the creamy honey sauce, and toss to combine.

step 10 Transfer the shrimp to a large bowl, add the creamy honey sauce, and toss to combine.

step 11

Top the shrimp with candied walnuts, and garnish with Scallions (as needed).

step 12

Enjoy with steamed white rice or brown rice.

step 12 Enjoy with steamed white rice or brown rice.

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