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Honey Walnut Shrimp

Savory Honey Walnut Shrimp: A Crispy Delight at Home

Indulge in this delightful Honey Walnut Shrimp, a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 large Egg whites
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Japanese mayo
  • 1/4 cup Sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
For the Candied Walnuts
  • 1 cup Walnut halves
  • 1 cup White granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Water
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Green onion chopped

Equipment

  • Non-stick pan
  • Large Bowl
  • Wire Rack
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Combine the sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the Japanese mayo, sweetened condensed milk, honey, and lemon juice until smooth.
  2. This creamy sauce is the heart of the dish and sets the stage for flavor.
Prepare the walnut coating
  1. In a non-stick pan over medium heat, add the white granulated sugar followed by water. Stir constantly until the mixture begins to simmer and thicken.
Candy the walnuts
  1. Once the syrup reaches a thick consistency, quickly add walnut halves, stirring to ensure they are evenly coated.
Set the walnuts aside
  1. Using tongs, carefully remove the candied walnuts from the pan and transfer them onto parchment paper to cool and harden.
Season the shrimp
  1. In a large bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with salt and black pepper.
Make the batter
  1. In another bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add cornstarch, mixing until you achieve a runny paste.
Coat the shrimp
  1. Add the seasoned shrimp to the egg white mixture and stir well to ensure each piece is evenly covered.
Fry the shrimp
  1. In a large pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once it's hot (350-375°F), fry the shrimp in small batches for about 2-3 minutes until they're crispy and golden brown.
Drain excess oil
  1. Once cooked, remove the shrimp from the oil and place them on a wire rack or a paper towel-lined baking sheet to soak up any excess oil.
Toss to coat
  1. In a large bowl, combine the crispy shrimp, candied walnuts, and the creamy sauce. Toss everything together gently to ensure an even distribution of flavors.
  2. Garnish with chopped green onions for a pop of color!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with a side of steamed rice for a complete meal experience.

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