Honey Walnut Shrimp

This honey walnut shrimp recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy a restaurant-quality dish at home. In just 20 minutes, you’ll have crispy, golden shrimp coated in a creamy honey sauce and topped with crunchy candied walnuts. Serve it with rice, chow mein noodles, or steamed broccoli for a complete meal!

Ingredients

Candied Walnuts

• ½ cup water
• ¼ cup pure honey
• ½ cup walnut pieces

Honey Sauce

• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp pure honey
• 1 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Fried Shrimp

• 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 2 cups vegetable or peanut oil (for frying)

Instructions

1. Make the Candied Walnuts

   • In a small pot over medium heat, bring the water and honey to a boil.
   • Add the walnuts and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
   • Transfer the walnuts to a parchment-lined tray to cool.

2. Prepare the Honey Sauce

   • In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice.
   • Set aside until ready to toss with the shrimp.

3. Fry the Shrimp

   • In a medium bowl, season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
   • Sprinkle with cornstarch and toss to coat evenly.
   • Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat (about 350°F).
   • Fry the shrimp until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch.
   • Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

4. Assemble and Serve

   • Toss the fried shrimp with the honey sauce until evenly coated.
   • Top with candied walnuts and garnish with green onions if desired.
   • Serve with rice, chow mein noodles, or steamed broccoli.