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Honey Walnut Shrimp

Skip the heavy, greasy takeout and make a better-for-you version of Honey Walnut Shrimp!  Crispy shrimp in a sweet, creamy sauce is one of our restaurant favorites made even better at home! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 598kcal
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 Tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil, divided
  • Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish

Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 Tablespoons honey
  • 1 Tablespoon sweetened condensed milk

Glazed walnuts

  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup walnut halves

Instructions

Glazed Walnuts

  • Stir the water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a boil.  Add walnuts and continue to boil for 2 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper using a slotted spoon and spread in a single layer.  Set aside.

Honey Sauce

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, honey and sweetened condensed milk.

Crispy Shrimp

  • In a large ziploc bag, combine the cornstarch and salt.  Add the shrimp to the bag, then seal and shake to coat evenly in the cornstarch.
  • Heat two tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.  
  • Add half of the shrimp to the skillet, shaking off excess cornstarch first, taking care not to crowd the pan.  Cook until the shrimp curl into a 'c' shape and are pink and crisp on the outside, about 2 minutes per side side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.  Repeat with the remaining two tablespoons of oil and the remaining shrimp.
  • Combine the crispy fried shrimp and honey sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with candied walnuts and green onions and serve.

Notes

Adapted from Damn Delicious.

Nutrition

Calories: 598kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 294mg | Sodium: 1103mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 4.9mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 3.1mg