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Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe That Delights Your Taste Buds

A delightful recipe for Honey Walnut Shrimp that combines crispy shrimp with a creamy sauce and sweet candied walnuts.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Cooked white rice for serving
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves, then add walnuts. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the walnuts are golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
  3. In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  4. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with a pinch of salt and pepper. Fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  5. Once the shrimp are cooked, gently fold them into the mayonnaise mixture until well coated.
  6. Serve the shrimp over cooked white rice, topped with candied walnuts and garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g

Notes

  • For a crunchier texture, consider adding panko breadcrumbs to the shrimp before frying.
  • You can also substitute the walnuts with pecans for a different flavor profile.

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