Honey Walnut Shrimp: Easy Recipe That Beats Takeout Every Time
A delicious and easy recipe for Honey Walnut Shrimp that rivals your favorite takeout.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup walnut halves
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shrimp with cornstarch and set aside.
- In a frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Fry the walnuts until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
- Fry the shrimp until crispy and cooked through, then drain on paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey, condensed milk, and lemon juice.
- Toss the fried shrimp in the honey sauce, then add walnuts and mix gently.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a spice blend to the shrimp.
- Serve with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg