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Honey Walnut Shrimp

Honey Walnut Shrimp: Quick Comfort with a Sweet Crunch

This Honey Walnut Shrimp recipe is a delightful Asian-inspired dish, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 2 large Eggs Egg wash
  • 2 tablespoons Water For thinning the egg mixture
  • 1 cup Flour All-purpose or gluten-free
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs For crispy texture
For Frying
  • 2 cups Oil Vegetable or canola oil
For the Candied Walnuts
  • 1 cup Walnuts Or substitute with pecans
  • 1 cup Sugar Coconut sugar is a healthier option
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Mayo Or Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Honey Or maple syrup for vegan
  • 1/4 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk Or coconut cream for dairy-free

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • saucepan
  • zip-lock bag
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Honey Walnut Shrimp
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together mayo, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, honey, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
  2. In a saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup of water, bringing it to a boil. Add walnuts and cook for 2 minutes, then drain and cool.
  3. Rinse shrimp under cold water, shake off excess, place in a zip-lock bag with flour, seal, and shake to coat.
  4. Whisk eggs and water for egg wash. Dip each shrimp into egg wash, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry shrimp for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Transfer fried shrimp to the bowl with the prepared sauce and toss gently. Top with candied walnuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is best enjoyed right after cooking for the ultimate crunchy experience.

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