What is Honey Walnut Shrimp

Honey Walnut Shrimp is a popular Chinese-American dish known for its unique combination of sweet, savory, and creamy flavors.

📝 Description:

It typically consists of:

• Crispy fried shrimp – lightly battered and deep-fried until golden and crunchy.

• Candied walnuts – walnuts coated in a sugar glaze for sweetness and crunch.

• Creamy honey sauce – made from mayonnaise, honey, and sweetened condensed milk.

🍽️ Taste & Texture:

• Sweet and creamy

• Crunchy from both the shrimp and the walnuts

• Slightly savory from the shrimp itself

• Rich and satisfying

📍 Where to Find It:

• Common in Chinese-American restaurants

• Especially popular at fast-casual chains like Panda Express

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• ⅔ cup white sugar
• ½ cup walnuts
• 4 large egg whites
• ⅔ cup mochiko (glutinous rice flour)
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon canned sweetened condensed milk

Directions

1.Gather all ingredients

2. Stir water and sugar together in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and add walnuts. Boil for 2 minutes, then drain and place walnuts on a cookie sheet to dry

3. Whip egg whites in a medium bowl until foamy. Stir in mochiko until it has a pasty consistency

4. Heat oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat. Dip shrimp in mochiko batter, then fry in batches in hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes

5. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels

6. Stir together mayonnaise, honey, and sweetened condensed milk in a medium serving bowl

7. Add fried shrimp and toss to coat with sauce. Sprinkle candied walnuts on top and serve