Honey Walnut Shrimp
This honey walnut shrimp is just as good as your favorite takeout, and costs so much less!
Ingredients
Shrimp:
- 1 pound uncooked shrimp
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup egg whites about 3-4 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups canola oil for frying
Sauce:
- 1 ½ Tbsp honey
- 3 Tbsp sweetened condensed milk
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ tsp salt
Sugared Walnuts:
- ½ cup walnuts
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- For walnuts: Bring water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over medium high heat till mixture starts to turn golden brown.
- Quickly add walnuts and salt, stirring till the nuts are coated. Pour out onto a plate, spreading apart the walnuts. Let cool while you prepare shrimp.
- For sauce: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk till smooth. Set aside.
- For shrimp: Peel and devein if necessary. Heat oil in a small saucepan to about 375°.
- Combine cornstarch, salt, and egg whites till smooth. Dip shrimp in cornstarch mixture and coat evenly.
- Fry a few pieces at a time in the hot oil. Mine took about 4 minutes to lightly brown and cook completely. Remove to paper towels.
- When all the shrimp is cooked, place in a serving dish. Add the walnuts and the sauce and stir to coat. Serve over hot rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 765kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 22gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 21gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 1240mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 256IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 1mg
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