Honey Walnut Shrimp

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Honey walnut shrimp is a delicious Hong Kong-style dish of crispy battered shrimp topped with a creamy sauce and sugar-coated walnuts.

Submitted by Celia
Updated on April 26, 2024
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A bowl of honey walnut shrimp served over white rice and garnished with sliced green onions
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 cup water

  • ⅔ cup white sugar

  • ½ cup walnuts

  • 4 large egg whites

  • ⅔ cup mochiko (glutinous rice flour)

  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 1 tablespoon canned sweetened condensed milk

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make honey walnut shrimp

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  2. Stir water and sugar together in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and add walnuts. Boil for 2 minutes, then drain and place walnuts on a cookie sheet to dry.

    A small pot with walnuts simmering in sugar and water

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  3. Whip egg whites in a medium bowl until foamy. Stir in mochiko until it has a pasty consistency.

    A bowl of whipped egg whites mixed with mochiko flour

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  4. Heat oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat. Dip shrimp in mochiko batter, then fry in batches in hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

    A battered piece of shrimp, frying in a large pot of oil

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  5. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

    A paper towel-lined baking sheet with fried shrimp

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  6. Stir together mayonnaise, honey, and sweetened condensed milk in a medium serving bowl.

    A bowl of honey, mayonnaise, and sweetened condensed milk

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  7. Add fried shrimp and toss to coat with sauce. Sprinkle candied walnuts on top and serve.

    A bowl of honey walnut shrimp served over white rice and garnished with sliced green onions

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

605 Calories
26g Fat
68g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 605
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 34%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 179mg 60%
Sodium 340mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 68g 25%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 45g
Protein 26g 52%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Calcium 69mg 5%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 317mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.