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Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe

Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe
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Indulge in the sweet and savory flavors of this crispy Honey Walnut Shrimp. Succulent fried shrimp coated in a luscious honey sauce, topped with candied walnuts, makes for a delightful Chinese-American dish.

Ingredients

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For the Candied Walnuts:

  • 1/2 cup walnut halves
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water

For the Shrimp:

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • vegetable oil for frying

For the Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

For Serving:

  • cooked white rice
  • sliced green onions (optional)

Instructions

  1. Candied Walnuts: Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan, boil, add walnuts, simmer, remove and cool on a baking sheet.
  2. Shrimp: Coat shrimp in cornstarch, fry in oil until crispy, drain on paper towels.
  3. Sauce: Whisk mayo, honey, condensed milk, and lemon juice. Toss shrimp in sauce.
  4. Serve shrimp over rice, top with candied walnuts, and garnish with green onions.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, double-fry the shrimp.
  • You can toast the walnuts instead of candying them for a lighter version.

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