Print

Crispy Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe with Easy Creamy Honey-Mayo Sauce

crispy honey walnut shrimp - featured image
Print Recipe

A quick and easy recipe featuring crispy fried shrimp tossed in a creamy, sweet honey-mayo sauce with toasted walnuts for a delightful crunch and nutty flavor.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • Vegetable oil or canola oil, for frying
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup walnut halves or pieces, lightly toasted
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon sugar (for candied walnuts)
  • Optional garnishes: chopped green onions or chives, sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Heat a dry non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts and toast for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and slightly browned. For candied walnuts, sprinkle sugar over nuts and stir until melted. Remove from heat and cool.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Rinse and pat dry shrimp thoroughly. In a large bowl, mix cornstarch with salt and white pepper. Toss shrimp in the mixture until fully coated.
  4. Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan or wok to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C). Test oil by dropping a small piece of cornstarch coating; it should sizzle and float immediately.
  5. Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack or paper towels. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
  6. In a large bowl, combine fried shrimp with creamy honey-mayo sauce and toasted walnuts. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  7. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before coating for maximum crispiness. Maintain oil temperature around 350°F to avoid greasy or burnt shrimp. Fry in small batches to keep oil temperature steady. Toast walnuts for enhanced flavor. Sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated. Reheat shrimp briefly in a 350°F oven to regain crispiness if needed.

Nutrition

Keywords: shrimp, honey walnut shrimp, crispy shrimp, honey mayo sauce, seafood, easy dinner, family recipe

Find it online: https://islatable.com/crispy-honey-walnut-shrimp-recipe-with-easy-creamy-honey-mayo-sauce/