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Chinese Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe

This is a delicious Chinese dish featuring crispy shrimp coated in a sweet and creamy honey sauce, topped with candied walnuts.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon condensed milk
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 cup oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a small pot, bring water to a boil and add sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves. Add walnuts and boil for 2 minutes. Drain and place walnuts on a baking sheet to dry.
  2. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, and condensed milk. Set aside.
  3. 3. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cornstarch and mix until it forms a batter.
  4. 4. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Dip shrimp into the batter and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  5. 5. Toss fried shrimp in the honey mayonnaise sauce. Serve topped with candied walnuts.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chinese, Honey Walnut, Shrimp
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