If you’re in the mood for a quick, scrumptious seafood dish that combines sweet and savory flavors, then this Honey-Walnut Shrimp recipe is your answer. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. It’s a delightful mix of crunchy, creamy, and sweet. Think restaurant-quality meal at your kitchen table.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup walnut halves
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
- 1 egg white
- 2/3 cup cornstarch
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- To make candied walnuts, boil water and sugar in a pot. Add walnuts, boil for 2 minutes, then drain and dry.
- For the sauce, whisk mayonnaise, honey, and sweetened condensed milk. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat an egg white until frothy. In another bowl, sprinkle out your cornstarch. Dip shrimp in egg white, then in cornstarch.
- Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes per side, and drain on paper towels.
- Toss fried shrimp in honey-mayo sauce, then plate and top with candied walnuts.
- Garnish with green onions for a finishing touch and enjoy.
