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Honey Walnut Shrimp

Honey Walnut Shrimp

Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Budget-friendly crispy shrimp tossed in a creamy, sweet sauce topped with caramelized walnuts! Tastes just like take-out, but BETTER!
5 stars (17 ratings)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup walnut halves
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ teaspoons honey
  • 1 ½ teaspoons condensed milk
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • ½ cup cornstarch

Instructions

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Heat 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Add sugar and stir, constantly, until golden and thickened. Add walnuts and gently toss to combine. Transfer to a parchment paper-lined plate.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey and condensed milk; set aside.
  • Season shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Working one at a time, dip the shrimp into the egg, then dredge in the cornstarch, pressing to coat.
  • Working in batches, add the shrimp to the skillet, 8-10 at a time, and fry until evenly golden brown and crispy, about 1-2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • In a large bowl, combine shrimp and honey mixture.
  • Serve immediately, topped with walnuts.