How to Make Chinese Honey-Walnut Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chinese Honey-Walnut Shrimp is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine that combines the sweetness of honey and the crunchiness of walnuts with succulent shrimp. This dish is a perfect example of the balance of flavors and textures that Chinese food is known for. The combination of tender shrimp, crispy walnuts, and a sticky sweet sauce creates a dish that is both delicious and satisfying.

One of the key components of this dish is the fresh, plump shrimp. The shrimp are typically coated in ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon egg white
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup walnut halves
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • ½ tablespoon honey
  • ½ tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup cornstarch
  • vegetable oil for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Mix egg white and salt together in a bowl; add shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Cover and let shrimp marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add sugar; cook until dissolved, about 1 minute. Add walnuts. Turn heat down to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until syrup thickens and turns into a dark caramel color, 4 to 7 minutes.
  • Line a baking sheet. Pour walnuts onto the baking sheet, spacing the pieces apart. Let cool.
  • Mix mayonnaise, honey, condensed milk, and lemon juice together in a small bowl for the dressing.
  • Drain excess liquid from the shrimp. Place cornstarch in a plastic sandwich bag. Toss shrimp in the cornstarch in batches.
  • Heat 2 to 3 inches of oil in a medium to large pot to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drop shrimp carefully into the hot oil in batches; fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels to preserve crispiness.
  • Serve shrimp with the walnuts and honey dressing.
  • Nutrition

    709 cal.

    • Total Fat: 45g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 179mg
    • Sodium: 625mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 33g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 76mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 309mg