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Honey Walnut Shrimp

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.
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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.
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30MINS

Total Time

$2.96

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Candied Walnuts
Granulated Sugar
1/2 cup
Granulated Sugar
Water
1/2 cup
Water
Walnut Pieces
1/2 cup
Walnut Pieces
Fried Shrimp
Large Shrimp
1 lb
Large Shrimp, peeled, deveined
Salt
1 tsp
Salt
Egg
1

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Eggland's Best Classic Egg, beaten
Corn Starch
1 cup
Corn Starch
Cooking Oil
as needed
Cooking Oil
enough for shallow-frying or deep-frying
Scallion
as needed
Chopped Scallions
for garnish
Creamy Honey Sauce
Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 Tbsp
Sweetened Condensed Milk
Mayonnaise
3 Tbsp
Mayonnaise
Honey
1 1/2 Tbsp
Honey
Lemon
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
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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.

Cooking Instructions

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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 Eggland's Best Classic 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 Eggland's Best Classic 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 Juice (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 Juice (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.

Tags

Budget-Friendly
Gluten-Free
Comfort Food
Date Night
Fish & Seafood
Dinner
Chinese
Fall
Shellfish
Spring
Side Dish
Summer
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