Honey Walnut Shrimp

4.67 from 3 votes

Crispy shrimp is coated in a creamy sweet sauce tossed with candied walnuts is a chinese restaurant favorite that is easy to make right at home.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Asian

Keyword Honey Walnut Shrimp

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 414kcal

Add water and sugar to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Add walnuts and stir. Bring back to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and drain water. Place walnuts on a cookie sheet in a single layer to dry.

In a large bowl, whisk egg whites until slightly foamy. Stir in cornstarch, ⅓ cup at a time. If cornstarch mixture starts to stiffen you can thin it out some with a little bit of cold water.

In a large pot over medium heat heat oil to 350 degrees. Place shrimp in cornstarch mixture and stir to coat.
With a fork, remove shrimp, one piece at a time, letting excess coating drip off.
Place shrimp in hot oil; repeat with remaining shrimp. Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes, turning several times while frying until shrimp coating is golden brown.
Remove shrimp from fryer using a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, honey, and sweetened condensed milk.
Place shrimp in a large mixing bowl with the candied walnuts.
Pour mayonnaise mixture over shrimp mixture and stir until shrimp is coated with the sauce.