Description
Honey Walnut Shrimp is an irresistible dish that combines crispy shrimp with a creamy, sweet sauce and crunchy caramelized walnuts. Perfect for both special occasions and cozy dinners at home, this recipe will impress your family and friends with its delightful explosion of flavors. With a stunning presentation and easy preparation, you’ll find yourself making this showstopper time and again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (deveined and peeled)
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsp butter (divided)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the walnuts: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add walnuts and stir until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Cook the shrimp: Season shrimp with salt and pepper. In the same skillet, heat remaining butter until sizzling hot. Cook shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side until pink and crispy.
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Combine: Gently fold the cooked shrimp and toasted walnuts into the sauce until well-coated.
- Serve: Plate the Honey Walnut Shrimp on a serving platter and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 150mg