Description
Quick Easy Honey Walnut Shrimp brings restaurant-style magic straight to your kitchen with crispy golden shrimp glazed in sweet honey sauce. These tender prawns pair perfectly with steamed rice for a takeout-inspired meal that comes together faster than ordering delivery.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp
- ½ cup walnut halves
Coating Ingredients:
- 4 egg whites
- ⅔ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Sauce and Garnish Ingredients:
- ¼ cup Japanese mayo
- 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 green onion
Instructions
- Whisk 4 egg whites with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a medium mixing bowl until smooth and frothy.
- Dunk each peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp into the egg white mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roll the coated shrimp through ⅔ cup cornstarch, creating a light, even layer of dry coating.
- Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet to 375°F, preparing for quick frying.
- Carefully lower battered shrimp into hot oil, cooking each piece for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove fried shrimp with a slotted spoon, draining excess oil on paper towels.
- Blend ¼ cup Japanese mayo, 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a separate bowl.
- Gently toss hot shrimp in prepared sauce until each piece is evenly coated.
- Combine ½ cup walnut halves, 3 tablespoons white sugar, and 1 tablespoon cold water in a separate pan.
- Cook walnuts over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly until sugar caramelizes and nuts turn golden.
- Sprinkle caramelized walnuts over sauced shrimp.
- Garnish with 1 finely chopped green onion before serving immediately.
Notes
- Coat the shrimp evenly in cornstarch for an extra crispy texture that seals in moisture and creates a perfect golden crunch.
- Use fresh, large shrimp for the best flavor and ensure they’re completely dry before coating to help the cornstarch adhere properly.
- Toast the walnuts briefly before candying to enhance their nutty flavor and add depth to the overall dish.
- For a lighter version, swap deep-frying with air frying or baking the shrimp, which reduces oil but still maintains a crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 369 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg