Honey Walnut Shrimp

This honey walnut shrimp is a Hong Kong-style recipe! Crispy battered shrimp are tossed in a creamy sauce and topped with sugar-coated walnuts.


Recipes · Main Dishes · Seafood Main Dishes · Shrimp


Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4
Total Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 1 cup water

  • ⅔ cup white sugar

  • ½ cup walnuts

  • 4 large egg whites

  • ⅔ cup mochiko (glutinous rice flour)

  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 1 tablespoon canned sweetened condensed milk


Directions

  1. Stir together water and sugar in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and add walnuts. Boil for 2 minutes, then drain and place walnuts on a cookie sheet to dry.

  2. Whip egg whites in a medium bowl until foamy. Stir in mochiko until it has a pasty consistency.

  3. Heat oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. Dip shrimp in mochiko batter, then fry in batches in hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

  5. Stir together mayonnaise, honey, and sweetened condensed milk in a medium serving bowl. Add fried shrimp and toss to coat with sauce. Sprinkle candied walnuts on top and serve.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
605 Calories
26g Fat
68g Carbs
26g Protein


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