Honey Walnut Shrimp
A delightful dish of crispy fried shrimp tossed in a sweet, creamy sauce with candied walnuts.
Equipment
- Large Saucepan
- Deep frying pan
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 1/2 cup cornstarch for coating
- 1/4 tsp salt for coating
- 1/4 tsp white pepper for coating
- 1 cup whole walnuts
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp condensed milk
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or rice vinegar
- Salt to taste
- neutral oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel and devein the shrimp, then butterfly them by making a small cut down the back.
- In a medium bowl, combine shrimp with baking soda, salt, white pepper, cornstarch, and neutral oil. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and add brown sugar. Stir until dissolved, then add water and bring to a simmer.
- Add walnuts to the saucepan and cook for 5-6 minutes until thickened. Transfer to parchment paper to cool.
- Coat the marinated shrimp with cornstarch mixture, then fry in hot oil at 325°F for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, combine mayo, honey, condensed milk, lemon juice, and salt to make the sauce.
- Gently fold fried shrimp into the sauce and add candied walnuts. Serve immediately.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.