Description
Honey Walnut Shrimp is a delightful dish featuring crispy fried shrimp coated in a creamy, sweet honey-mayo sauce, garnished with toasted walnuts for a crunchy texture and burst of nutty flavor. This quick and flavorful recipe is perfect for a tasty dinner or appetizer, delivering a perfect balance of savory and sweet in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Coating
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Oil for frying
Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Garnish
- 1 cup walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey, and lemon juice. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended to create the signature sweet and tangy sauce.
- Make the coating: In a separate bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper to create a light, crispy dredging mixture for the shrimp.
- Coat the shrimp: Dredge each shrimp evenly in the flour and cornstarch mixture, ensuring a thorough coating for crispiness.
- Heat the oil: Pour oil into a pan and heat it over medium heat until hot enough for frying, approximately 350°F (175°C) if using a thermometer.
- Fry the shrimp: Fry the coated shrimp in batches for about 2-3 minutes per side or until they turn golden brown and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Toast the walnuts: In a separate dry pan over medium heat, toast the walnuts until they turn golden and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Combine shrimp and sauce: Toss the fried shrimp gently with the prepared honey-mayo sauce until each piece is evenly coated.
- Serve: Plate the sauced shrimp and sprinkle the toasted walnuts on top. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- Peel and devein the shrimp thoroughly for the best texture and taste.
- Control the oil temperature carefully to ensure shrimp cooks evenly and stays crispy.
- Toast walnuts just before serving to maintain their crunch and flavor.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or lightly sautéed greens.
- Leftover sauce can be refrigerated for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
