Description
Quick & Easy Honey Walnut Shrimp is a delightful dish that combines crispy shrimp, sweet candied walnuts, and a creamy honey sauce, all ready in just 30 minutes. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected gatherings, offering a restaurant-quality meal you can easily whip up at home. The crunchy textures and irresistible flavor make it a family favorite, while its cost-effectiveness compared to takeout makes it an even more appealing choice. Serve it over rice or as part of a vibrant salad for a deliciously satisfying experience everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 egg whites
- 2/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup Japanese mayo
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup walnut halves
- 3 tbsp white granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 green onion (finely chopped)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the sauce ingredients and set aside.
- For the candied walnuts, heat sugar and cold water in a non-stick pan until it simmers. Add walnuts and stir until coated. Transfer to parchment paper to cool.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper; whisk egg whites until foamy. Combine with cornstarch to create batter and coat shrimp evenly.
- Heat oil in a large pan; fry shrimp in batches until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes). Drain excess oil on paper towels.
- Toss crispy shrimp with candied walnuts and sauce in a large bowl. Garnish with green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg