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· December 17, 2021

Honey Walnut Shrimp

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A simple Honey Walnut Shrimp recipe of succulent battered shrimp fried to crispiness, then tossed in a sweet, creamy sauce and candied walnuts.

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Honey walnut shrimp better than taekout easy

I only learned about Honey Walnut Shrimp when I first came to the US as a college student years ago. It wasn’t something that you’d normally see in Chinese restaurants back in Malaysia. But the minute I had my first bite, I was hooked!

It’s a Cantonese-style dish that originates from Hong Kong, which was popularized by Panda Express in the US. And I’m here to tell you that you can easily recreate this go-to takeout dish at home within 30 minutes!

Creamy Honey Shrimp

There’s no wondering why it is a favorite of many. You’ve got succulent shrimp that’s been battered and fried to crispiness, then tossed in a sweet, tangy, savory sauce together with candied walnuts. A combination that is *immaculate*.

Honey walnut shrimp better than taekout easy

And you only need 4 ingredients to achieve this delectable creamy sauce: mayonnaise, honey, lemon, and condensed milk.

If you’re like me and you like to hog the walnuts, then that’s another plus to making them at home! Make as much as your heart desires. 😉

Notes for Simple Honey Walnut Shrimp

  • Coat shrimp – Hold shrimp by the tail and swirl the shrimp in the batter once to make sure it’s coated before frying. 
  • Batter consistency – The batter should not be watery. It should have a paste consistency. To avoid it being too thick, add the cornstarch bit by bit. If it’s watery, add a bit more cornstarch. 
  • Light & crispy batter – Use egg whites instead of whole eggs for a lighter and crispier batter.
  • Medium heat for walnuts – When cooking the walnuts, make sure to not use high heat to prevent them from being burnt.

Here are more shrimp recipes for you to try:

  • Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp
  • Malaysian Fried Butter Shrimp/Prawn
  • Easy Bang Bang Shrimp
  • Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls (Shrimp & Smoked Salmon)

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Honey walnut shrimp better than taekout easy

Honey Walnut Shrimp

A simple Honey Walnut Shrimp recipe of succulent battered shrimp fried to crispiness, then tossed in a sweet, creamy sauce and candied walnuts.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb shrimp shell removed and deveined

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1.5 tbsp condensed milk
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 of a lemon about 1 tbsp of the juice

Sugar Walnuts

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2.5 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup walnuts

Batter

  • 1/2 cup and 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 egg whites

Instructions
 

Sugar Walnuts

  • In a pan over medium heat, add water, sugar and walnuts. Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Stir occasionally until the liquid thickens and reduces in volume. This takes about 2-4 minutes.
  • Remove the walnuts and let it cool on parchment paper.

Shrimp

  • Rinse the shrimp and season with salt and pepper.
  • Make the batter by whisking the egg yolk until its foamy. Then add the cornstarch. Stir until you well combined.
  • Add the shrimp. Mix well until coated.
  • Heat up a pot of oil over medium heat. Once it's hot enough, add the shrimp one by one making sure it's coated with the batter.
  • Cook in batches making sure not to overcrowd the pot.
  • Remove after 3-4 minutes or until it's fully cooked. Double fry all the shrimp at once for another 3-4 minutes for crispy shrimp.
  • Let it cool on a cooling rack for at least 5 minutes before mixing it with the sauce and walnuts. Serve and enjoy!

Sauce

  • Make the sauce and set aside.

Notes

*Hold shrimp by the tail and swirl the shrimp in the batter once to make sure it’s coated before frying. 
*The batter should not be watery. It should have a paste consistency. To avoid it being too thick, add the cornstarch bit by bit. If it’s watery, add a bit more cornstarch. 
*I’m using egg whites instead of whole eggs for a lighter and crispier batter.
Keyword better than takeout, chinese takeout, honey walnut shrimp, seafood, shrimp
Did you try this recipe?I would love to know how it went! Please leave a rating, comment down below, or tag me on Instagram @FarahJEats.

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