Honey Walnut Shrimp

Try this Honey Walnut Shrimp recipe when you are in need of an easy dinner to save the evening meal plan! When you get home after a long day, the last thing you want to deal with is a complicated dinner. That’s why I created this Honey Walnut Shrimp recipe: it’s fast, easy, and most importantly, delicious. Breaded shrimp always hits differently — crispy, tender, and perfect with that sweet-savory honey walnut sauce. Trust me, this is a weeknight dinner you’ll want to add to your rotation!

Ingredients:

Candied Walnuts:

• ½ cup walnuts, chopped
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons water

Shrimp:

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)

Honey Walnut Sauce:

• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions:

Prepare the Candied Walnuts:

1. In a small pan over medium heat, combine the walnuts, sugar, and water.
2. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens into a caramel-like consistency.
3. Once the walnuts are fully coated, transfer them to a plate lined with parchment paper to cool.

Prep the Shrimp:

1. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
2. Dredge each shrimp in the cornstarch mixture, then dip it into the beaten egg, and finally coat it with panko breadcrumbs. Repeat until all the shrimp are coated.

Fry the Shrimp:

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Fry the shrimp in batches, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy.
3. Transfer the fried shrimp to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Make the Honey Walnut Sauce:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, mayonnaise, lemon juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic powder until smooth.

Assemble the Dish:

1. Toss the fried shrimp in the honey walnut sauce until they are evenly coated.
2. Sprinkle the candied walnuts over the shrimp.
3. Serve the shrimp over a bed of steamed rice, and enjoy immediately!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Quick and Simple: Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for those busy nights.
• Restaurant-Worthy Flavor: The crispy shrimp, sweet candied walnuts, and creamy honey sauce are just as good (if not better) than takeout.

If you’re craving something a little indulgent but still easy enough to whip up on a weeknight, this Honey Walnut Shrimp is a must-try. The combination of crispy breading, sweet-savory sauce, and crunchy walnuts will make this a family favorite. Happy cooking!

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Honey Walnut Shrimp

McKinley Hatch

This Honey Walnut Shrimp recipe is a quick and delicious weeknight dinner, ready in just 30 minutes. It features crispy breaded shrimp, candied walnuts, and a sweet-savory honey walnut sauce.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  

For the Candied Walnuts:

• ½ cup walnuts chopped
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons water

For the Shrimp:

• 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg beaten
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• ½ cup vegetable oil for frying

For the Honey Walnut Sauce:

• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

 

Prepare the Candied Walnuts:

• In a small pan over medium heat, combine walnuts, sugar, and water.
• Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to thicken and caramelize. Once the walnuts are coated, remove from heat and set aside.

Prepare the Shrimp:

• In a small bowl, mix cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Dredge the shrimp in the cornstarch mixture, then dip them into the beaten egg, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.

Fry the Shrimp:

• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Make the Honey Walnut Sauce:

• In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, mayonnaise, lemon juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic powder until smooth.

Assemble the Dish:

• In a large bowl, toss the fried shrimp with the honey walnut sauce until evenly coated.
• Sprinkle the candied walnuts on top of the shrimp and serve over a bed of rice immediately. Enjoy!