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Honey Walnut Shrimp

A delicious and crispy shrimp dish coated in a sweet honey sauce and topped with candied walnuts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Batter
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup water
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup sugar
Walnuts
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
Oil
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

Prepare the Walnuts
  1. In a saucepan, combine walnuts, water, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Make the Batter
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together cornstarch, egg, and water until smooth.
Fry the Shrimp
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Dip shrimp in the batter and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a bowl, mix honey, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and sugar until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. In a large bowl, toss the fried shrimp with the sauce and add the candied walnuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 2gSugar: 25g

Notes

Serve with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.

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