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Honey Walnut Shrimp Crispy Chinese Style Classic

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese

Ingredients
  

  • Shrimp
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • White pepper
  • Cornstarch
  • Neutral oil
  • Candied Walnuts
  • Butter
  • Brown sugar
  • Water
  • Whole walnuts
  • Batter
  • Cornstarch
  • Salt
  • White pepper
  • Neutral oil for frying
  • Honey Walnut Shrimp Sauce
  • Mayonnaise
  • Honey
  • Sweetened condensed milk
  • Lemon juice
  • Kosher salt

Instructions
 

Butterfly the shrimp by making a shallow cut along the back to increase surface area.Marinate shrimp with salt, white pepper, baking soda, cornstarch, and oil.In a saucepan, melt butter, add brown sugar, then water. Simmer and cook walnuts until glossy and thickened. Transfer to cool.Coat shrimp lightly in seasoned cornstarch.Heat oil to 325°F and fry shrimp in batches until crispy and pink. Drain on a wire rack.In a large bowl, whisk mayo, honey, condensed milk, lemon juice, and salt.Toss fried shrimp and candied walnuts in the sauce and serve immediately.This Honey Walnut Shrimp is best enjoyed fresh and hot for maximum crispiness.

    Notes

    This dish is best served immediately. Avoid storing shrimp already mixed with sauce to keep them crispy.