Name: Honey Walnut Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
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)

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

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

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.

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