Description
Golden crispy shrimp tossed in a creamy, sweet honey glaze and topped with candied walnuts and green onions. This takeout favorite is easier than you think to recreate at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Fill a deep pan or wok with oil and heat to 350°F. Prepare paper towels or a wire rack for draining.
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Simmer, then add walnuts and cook for 2–3 minutes. Remove and cool on parchment.
- Whisk egg whites in a bowl until frothy. Add cornstarch and mix. Coat shrimp in this batter evenly.
- Fry shrimp in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3–4 minutes per batch. Drain on prepared rack.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, condensed milk, honey, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Toss hot shrimp with the sauce gently until coated just enough.
- Top with candied walnuts and chopped green onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use large or jumbo shrimp for the best texture.
- Toast walnuts before candying for deeper flavor.
- Only coat shrimp with sauce right before serving.
- Serve with steamed rice or lettuce wraps for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 165mg