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Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe

Published: February 16, 2025 Prep Time: About 25 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Serves: 4 Difficulty: Medium Category: Main Course Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, mayonnaise, condensed milk, and lemon juice.
  2. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then dust with cornstarch.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  5. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  6. In the same skillet, add walnuts and cook for 2-3 minutes until toasted.
  7. Return shrimp to skillet and add honey mixture.
  8. Toss to coat and cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
  9. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
  10. Serve immediately over rice.

Special Notes

This sweet and savory dish is a popular Chinese restaurant favorite. The combination of honey, mayonnaise, and condensed milk creates a rich, creamy sauce that's perfect for the crispy shrimp. The key is to not overcook the shrimp and to toast the walnuts for extra flavor. It's a great way to enjoy restaurant-quality Chinese food at home.