Print

Quick & Easy Honey Walnut Shrimp

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

This Quick & Easy Honey Walnut Shrimp recipe features crispy shrimp coated in a sweet and creamy honey mayo sauce, topped with candied walnuts for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

Scale

For the shrimp:

  • 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 egg whites
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ⅔ cup cornstarch or substitute
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

For the sauce:

  • ¼ cup Japanese mayo
  • 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk or condensed coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

For the candied walnuts:

    • ½ cup walnut halves
    • 3 tbsp white sugar or substitute
    • 1 tbsp cold water

Optional garnish:

    • 1 green onion, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Shrimp: In a bowl, whisk egg whites with salt and pepper. Coat shrimp in the mixture, then dredge in cornstarch. Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy.
  2. Make the Sauce: Mix mayo, condensed milk, honey, and lemon juice in a bowl. Toss fried shrimp in the sauce to coat.
  3. Candy the Walnuts: In a pan, cook walnuts with sugar and water until caramelized. Sprinkle on top of the shrimp.
  4. Optional: Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute the cornstarch with potato starch, tapioca starch, or sweet rice flour for a different texture.
  • Adjust the sweetness of the sauce by varying the amount of honey or condensed milk.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://cookedbyandy.com/quick-easy-honey-walnut-shrimp/