Honey Walnut Shrimp

A deliciously creamy, crispy shrimp dish topped with sweet candied walnuts — this restaurant favorite is surprisingly easy to make at home!

Origin Honey Walnut Shrimp

Honey Walnut Shrimp comes from Cantonese-style Chinese-American cuisine and was made popular in upscale Chinese restaurants across the U.S. It blends crispy fried shrimp with a creamy honey-mayo glaze and sweet, crunchy walnuts — creating a luxurious dish that’s both comforting and elegant.

What Makes It Special

The mix of textures and flavors is everything here — crispy shrimp, a velvety glaze with the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and candied walnuts for a nutty crunch. It’s indulgent yet totally doable in your own kitchen.

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Honey Walnut Shrimp

Recipe by RecipeWikki

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Calories

605

kcal

Ingredients

• ½ cup walnut halves

• ¼ cup water

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)

• 2 egg whites

• ½ cup cornstarch

• Oil for frying

• For the Creamy Sauce

• ¼ cup mayonnaise

• 1½ tablespoons honey

• 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)

Directions

• In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Add walnuts and boil for 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and let dry on parchment paper.
• In a bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy. Toss in shrimp to coat, then dredge shrimp in cornstarch until well coated.
• Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry shrimp in batches over medium heat until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
• In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, honey, condensed milk, and lemon juice until smooth.
• Toss the crispy shrimp in the sauce until evenly coated. Top with the candied walnuts.
• Serve warm over steamed rice or on its own as an appetizer.

Notes

• Want extra crispy shrimp? Double-fry them by letting them rest for a few minutes after the first fry, then frying again briefly.
• You can make the candied walnuts a day ahead and store them in an airtight container.
• Swap mayo for Greek yogurt for a lighter sauce.
• Try adding sesame seeds or thinly sliced green onions for garnish.