Make honey-walnut shrimp from scratch for an easy way to enjoy the classic Chinese restaurant combo of delicate fried shrimp with caramelized walnuts and honey mayo.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
709 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Mix egg white and salt together in a bowl; add shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Cover and let shrimp marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add sugar; cook until dissolved, about 1 minute. Add walnuts. Turn heat down to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until syrup thickens and turns into a dark caramel color, 4 to 7 minutes.
Step 3
Line a baking sheet. Pour walnuts onto the baking sheet, spacing the pieces apart. Let cool.
Step 4
Mix mayonnaise, honey, condensed milk, and lemon juice together in a small bowl for the dressing.
Step 5
Drain excess liquid from the shrimp. Place cornstarch in a plastic sandwich bag. Toss shrimp in the cornstarch in batches.
Step 6
Heat 2 to 3 inches of oil in a medium to large pot to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drop shrimp carefully into the hot oil in batches; fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels to preserve crispiness.
Step 7
Serve shrimp with the walnuts and honey dressing.
Ingredients
¼ teaspoon salt
vegetable oil for frying
¼ cup water
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
½ cup walnut halves
⅓ cup cornstarch
½ tablespoon honey
8 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
