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honey walnut shrimp

Best Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe

"Crispy fried shrimp, coated in a sweet and savory mayo-honey glaze, topped with candied walnuts. An irresistible blend of textures and flavors!"
3.50 from 2 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Assembling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 42 minutes
Calories: 585kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan
  • Cookie sheet
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk (or fork for whipping egg whites)
  • Heavy deep skillet
  • Slotted Spoon
  • Paper Towels
  • Medium serving bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup  walnuts
  • 2/3 cup mochiko (glutinous rice flour)
  • 1 pound  large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 cup  vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp anned sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

Prepare Candied Walnuts:

  • Mix water and sugar in a saucepan, bring to a boil.
  • Add walnuts, boil for 2 minutes, then drain onto a cookie sheet to dry.

Make Mochiko Batter:

  • Whisk egg whites in a bowl until foamy.
  • Stir in mochiko until it forms a pasty consistency.

Fry Shrimp:

  • Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Dip shrimp in mochiko batter and fry in batches until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Prepare Sauce:

  • Mix mayonnaise, honey, and sweetened condensed milk in a serving bowl.
  • Toss fried shrimp in the sauce to coat.

Serve:

  • Sprinkle candied walnuts on top.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Adjust the sauce's sweetness according to your preference. To taste, adjust the amount of honey and sweetened condensed milk.
  • Before you cook the shrimp in batter, make sure the oil reaches a temperature of 350°F. The upside of cooking shrimp quickly is that they are fully cooked by the time the exterior turns a golden brown color.
  • Avoid overcrowding the skillet and cook the shrimp in tiny batches to ensure even cooking.
  • Make sure the shrimp are coated uniformly without disturbing their crispy exterior texture by gently tossing them with the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 525mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
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