Description
Honey walnut shrimp is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors, featuring crispy, toasted walnuts paired with tender shrimp in a creamy, luscious sauce. This dish not only tantalizes the taste buds but also adds an elegant touch to your dining table. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, honey walnut shrimp is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (for coating)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp water
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Toast walnuts in a dry pan until golden; set aside.
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a bowl, mix cornstarch with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Coat shrimp in cornstarch and fry until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, soy sauce, and water until smooth.
- Toss fried shrimp in the sauce along with toasted walnuts until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra walnuts and a drizzle of honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider substituting walnuts with pecans or adding sesame seeds. Experiment with garlic or ginger for a zesty twist to the sauce.