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Honey Walnut Shrimp

Crispy battered shrimp tossed in a creamy honey walnut sauce and topped with sweet, buttery candied walnuts. This takeout-style favorite is crunchy, sweet, and savory with the perfect balance of texture and flavor — better than your local spot and made fresh at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 12 oz shrimp
  • 3/4 cups cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup rice cooking wine
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp season salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • honey walnut sauce see below
  • candied walnuts see below
  • green onion for garnish
Honey Walnut Sauce
  • 3/4 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
Candied Walnuts
  • 1 cup walnut chopped
  • 1 tbsp salted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup water

Method
 

Season the Shrimp
  1. Pat shrimp dry.
  2. Season with season salt, black pepper, and rice cooking wine.
  3. Toss well and let sit while you prepare the batter.
Make the Batter
  1. In a bowl, whisk egg, cornstarch, and vegetable oil until smooth and thick.
  2. Toss shrimp in batter until fully coated.
Fry the Shrimp
  1. Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy.
  2. Remove and drain.
Candy the Walnuts
  1. In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil.
  2. Cut heat between mediam and low. Add walnuts, and cook until sauce thickens and walnuts are coated.
  3. Set aside to cool.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a skillet or wok, heat together mayo, honey, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice over medium-low heat until smooth.
Toss & Serve
  1. Add shrimp and candied walnuts to the sauce and lightly coat.
  2. Top with more candied walnuts or green onion and serve immediately.