Description
A sweet and savory dish featuring shrimp coated in a creamy sauce, topped with candied walnuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, honey, and lemon juice to create the sauce.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge the shrimp in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry the shrimp until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- In a separate pan, toast the walnuts until golden.
- Combine the cooked shrimp with the sauce and walnuts.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust honey to taste for desired sweetness.
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- For a crunchier texture, add more cornstarch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Honey Walnut Shrimp, Shrimp Recipe, Chinese Cuisine