Crispy Honey Walnut Shrimp Delight
A quick and easy snack featuring crispy battered shrimp coated in a sweet honey-mayo sauce with toasted walnuts for crunch. Perfect for entertaining or a tasty weekday treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack / Appetizer
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts, lightly toasted
- 3 tablespoons pure honey
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (Japanese mayo or regular)
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk (optional)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil for deep frying (about 3 cups)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds or finely sliced green onions
Instructions
- Toast ½ cup chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and golden. Set aside to cool.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup cornstarch, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 beaten egg until smooth and thick enough to coat shrimp.
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss shrimp in the batter, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
- Heat about 3 cups vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry shrimp in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
- In a small saucepan, gently warm 3 tablespoons honey, ¼ cup mayonnaise, and 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk over low heat. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened. Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice if desired.
- Place fried shrimp in a large bowl. Pour honey-mayo sauce over shrimp and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle toasted walnuts over coated shrimp and toss lightly to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds or sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
Keep oil temperature steady at 350°F to ensure shrimp stay crispy. Toss shrimp with sauce just before serving to avoid sogginess. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with rice flour or gluten-free blend and confirm mayonnaise is gluten-free. For dairy-free, omit condensed milk or replace with coconut cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4-5 shrimp per
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 18
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