Honey Walnut Shrimp
A delightful dish combining crispy shrimp, crunchy walnuts, and a creamy sauce, inspired by Chinese-American cuisine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cornstarch for frying
- Oil for frying
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the walnuts in a saucepan of water for just 1 minute, then drain and cool.
- Fry the drained walnuts in a hot pan with oil until golden and fragrant.
- Mix together mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, and honey until smooth and creamy.
- Coat the shrimp in cornstarch for an even layer.
- Fry the shrimp in the same pan until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Combine the crispy shrimp with the creamy sauce and toss in the fried walnuts, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving hot.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, ensure that the sauces are gluten-free. This dish can also be baked instead of fried.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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