Honey Walnut Shrimp
Honey Walnut Shrimp is a delicious Chinese banquet dish that's recently been popularized by various Chinese fast-food chains in the West! These lightly-battered crispy shrimp are fried to perfection and tossed with a rich, savory sauce before being topped with candied walnuts.
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 350 - 450 g peeled, deveined raw shrimp
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1/3 cup carbonated water
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp Kewpie mayonnaise
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp condensed milk
- 1/4 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp lime juice<br>
- 1/2 cup walnut halves
- 3 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp sugar<br>
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a pot, mix together the water, sugar, and walnuts. Bring this mixture to a boil and stir frequently to avoid burning.
- 2
Continue boiling to reduce the liquid into a sticky, caramelized syrup for about 5-8 minutes. You'll know they're done when most of the sugar water has evaporated and the walnuts have become shiny.
- 3
Spread the candied walnuts onto a plate to cool (do not use paper towels as the sugars will stick!). Set aside for later.
- 4
Marinate the shrimp with the soy sauce, white pepper, and flour for 15 minutes.
- 5
Prepare the dredge by whisking all the ingredients together until you achieve a thin batter consistency. Add in the marinated shrimp and mix evenly to coat
- 6
Fry the shrimp in batches until golden for about 2-3 minutes, or until crispy and cooked all the way through. Set aside.
- 7
Prepare the sauce by mixing all the ingredients together until smooth. Add in the shrimp and toss until evenly coated.
- 8
Garnish with candied walnuts, sesame seeds, and green onions. Enjoy!