Chinese Honey Walnut Shrimp (Restaurant-Style at Home)
Crispy battered shrimp tossed in a creamy honey sauce and topped with crunchy candied walnuts. This Cantonese-style Chinese Honey Walnut Shrimp is a sweet, savory favorite that tastes just like takeout—made fresh at home.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- ¾ cup walnut halves
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- 2 egg whites
- ½ cup cornstarch
- Vegetable oil for frying
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Simmer sugar and water until slightly thickened; add walnuts and coat well. Cool on parchment paper.
- Heat oil to 350°F in a wok or deep skillet.
- Whisk egg whites until frothy, then mix with cornstarch.
- Coat shrimp and fry in batches until crisp and lightly golden. Drain.
- Whisk mayonnaise, honey, condensed milk, and lemon juice.
- Toss shrimp gently in sauce.
- Garnish with candied walnuts and serve immediately.
Notes
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
Calories: 520 kcal (26%)
Carbohydrates: 38g (14%)
Protein: 28g (56%)
Total Fat: 30g (38%)
Saturated Fat: 6g (30%)
Cholesterol: 190mg (63%)
Sodium: 420mg (18%)
Fiber: 2g (8%)
Sugar: 22g
Nutrition values are estimates only and will vary depending on ingredients, brands, and portion sizes used.Calories: 520 kcal (26%)
Carbohydrates: 38g (14%)
Protein: 28g (56%)
Total Fat: 30g (38%)
Saturated Fat: 6g (30%)
Cholesterol: 190mg (63%)
Sodium: 420mg (18%)
Fiber: 2g (8%)
Sugar: 22g