Description
Honey Walnut Shrimp is a delectable fusion of crispy shrimp, sweet honey glaze, and crunchy walnuts that brings a taste of restaurant elegance to your home. This dish is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, combining savory and sweet flavors in every bite. Easy to prepare, it’s guaranteed to impress your guests and elevate your culinary repertoire. Get ready for a flavor explosion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cooking oil (for frying)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the walnuts: Simmer walnuts in water for five minutes. Drain, toss in sugar, and fry until golden brown.
- Fry the shrimp: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pat shrimp dry, then fry until pink and golden, about 2 minutes per side.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, honey, sweetened condensed milk, and soy sauce until smooth.
- Combine: Gently fold fried shrimp into the sauce until well-coated.
- Serve: Garnish with candied walnuts on top and serve over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 160mg