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Honey Walnut Shrimp

Honey Walnut Shrimp is one of the most coveted dishes in Chinese cuisine. Best of all, it's simple and easy to make at home!
Servings 2 people
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 head broccoli
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • frying oil

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise Kewpie brand
  • 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 tsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp honey
  • salt to taste

Candied Walnuts

  • 36 walnut halves
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Peel and devein your shrimp. Next, using the tip of your knife, butterfly the shrimp by making a deep incision along the backside of the shrimp.
  • Transfer the shrimp to a small mixing bowl. Add the cornstarch and toss to coat well. Set aside.
  • In a pot over medium heat, bring 4 to 5 cups of water to a boil. Add 1/2 tsp salt and the broccoli. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until your desired doneness. Transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
  • To make the sauce, combine the mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, rice vinegar, honey, and salt (to taste) in a small mixing bowl. Stir together to mix well.
  • In a deep pot, heat the frying oil to 350 F (175C). Add the shrimp one at a time and fry in batches for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Make sure to work in batches to prevent overcrowding the pot. You don't want them to stick together!
  • Transfer the shrimp to a wire rack to drain the excess oil. Repeat until all the shrimp have been cooked.
  • Place the shrimp in a large mixing bowl. Pour the sauce over the shrimp then mix well to coat evenly.
  • Serve with candied walnuts and broccoli. Enjoy!

Candied Walnuts

  • In a deep pot, heat the frying oil to 350 F (175C). Carefully add the walnuts to the oil and fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and strain completely.
  • In a small pot or saucepan, combine sugar, water, and salt. Heat over low heat until the sugar has dissolved completely. Add the walnuts and stir to reduce, about 3 to 4 minutes, or until the syrup has thickened and coated the walnuts well.

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Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Cantonese, Chinese