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!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 550kcal
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 ½ pounds large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 Tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- Thinly sliced green onions, for garnish
Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tablespoons honey
- 1 Tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
Glazed walnuts
- ½ cup granulated 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
Serving: -1g | Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 854mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g