Honey Walnut Shrimp

5 from 3 votes

Crispy shrimp tossed in a creamy sweet sauce with candied walnuts. This honey walnut shrimp is so much better than takeout and one of the best shrimp recipes that you will make!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian American, Chinese, chinese american

Keyword: copycat honey walnut shrimp, Honey Walnut Shrimp, shrimp, shrimp recipe

Servings: Servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup walnuts
1 cup vegetable oil, for frying
1 egg
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
sliced green onions for garnish optional

Instructions

In a small saucepan stir together 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar. Bring to a boil and add 1 cup walnuts. Boil for about 2 minutes, then drain and place on a cookie sheet to dry.
Heat 1 cup vegetable oil, in a heavy, deep skillet over medium-high heat. In a small bowl, whisk 1 egg. 1/2 cup cornstarcho another small bowl, add 1/2 cup cornstarch. Dip the 1 pound large shrimp, into the egg and then the cornstarch. Fry the shrimp for about 5 minutes or until they turn pink and the outside is golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons honey, and 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Sprinkle with candied walnuts and sliced green onions for garnish. Serve.

Notes

Originally posted on September 13, 2015

Updated on September 30, 2023

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