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Honey Walnut Shrimp

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
60 min
SERVINGS
2 servings
Dinner Chinese
Honey Walnut Shrimp
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon egg white
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup walnut halves
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1
Combine egg whites and salt in a bowl, stirring until the salt is fully incorporated. Add shrimp to the mixture and gently toss to ensure even coverage of the protein with the seasoning.
2
Place the bowl in the refrigerator and allow the shrimp to marinate for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to penetrate the flesh.
3
In a small saucepan, bring water to a rolling boil. Add sugar and cook until it has completely dissolved, taking approximately 1 minute. Next, add walnuts to the saucepan and reduce the heat to a medium-low setting.
4
Continue cooking the walnut mixture, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a syrupy consistency and develops a deep caramel color, which can take anywhere from 4 to 7 minutes.
5
Transfer the walnuts to a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each piece as they cool and harden.
6
In another small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, condensed milk, and lemon juice to create a dressing for the dish.
7
Remove any excess moisture from the shrimp before proceeding. In a separate plastic bag, place cornstarch and toss the shrimp in batches until they are evenly coated.
8
Heat 2 to 3 inches of oil in a medium-sized pot or saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Carefully drop the shrimp into the hot oil in batches, frying until they turn golden brown and crispy, approximately 3 minutes per batch. Drain the fried shrimp on paper towels to preserve their crispiness.
9
Serve the shrimp alongside the cooled walnuts and a drizzle of the honey dressing.