Honey Walnut Shrimp
This honey walnut shrimp tastes just like your favorite Chinese restaurant. Creamy, crispy, and incredibly easy to make. One of my favorite shrimp dinners!
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup walnut halves
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon canned sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 cup cornstarch
Instructions
- Add the sugar and water to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the walnuts and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove with a strainer and spread on a plate. Set aside.
- In a large bowl (big enough to fit all the shrimp), mix together the mayonnaise, honey, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Place the cornstarch in a shallow dish. In a separate bowl, mix the shrimp with the egg whites until well coated. Dredge each shrimp in the cornstarch, making sure it's fully covered, then place it on a baking sheet dusted with cornstarch.
- Heat 1 ½ inches of oil to 350°F in a large pot. Fry the shrimp in batches for 2 minutes per batch until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Add the shrimp and walnuts to the bowl of sauce and toss until everything is evenly coated. Enjoy!