Honey Walnut Shrimp
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.
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!