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honey walnut shrimp

Recipe by
Beverley Williams
San Antonio, TX

This is my favorite Chinese dish. Since I'm diabetic I use Splenda instead of the sugar

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For honey walnut shrimp

  • 1 c
    whole, shelled walnuts
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 lb
    raw large, raw shrimp, shelled, deveined and tails removed
  • 2-3 c
    peanut oil for frying
  • BATTER
  • 1 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    sugar
  • 1 c
    water
  • SAUCE
  • 3 Tbsp
    mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp
    honey
  • 2 Tbsp
    sweetened , condensed milk
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    lemon juice

How To Make honey walnut shrimp

  • 1
    Coarsely chop the walnuts. Don't make the pieces too small.
  • 2
    Heat butter in a small saucepan on medium-low heat until melted.
  • 3
    Add the walnuts and stir until they are completely coated with butter.
  • 4
    Once they are coated, turn the heat up to high and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • 5
    Turn the heat back down to medium and sprinkle with the 2 T sugar while stirring to coat each walnut.
  • 6
    Cook for another 2 minutes stirring constantly. After 2 minutes, turn off the heat and set walnuts aside to cool.
  • 7
    In a large cup, mix together all the ingredients for the sauce. Set the mixture aside.
  • 8
    In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the batter.
  • 9
    Once the batter is thoroughly mixed, add the shrimp and stir to coat each piece.
  • 10
    Leave the shrimp in the batter.until they are ready to go in the hot oil.
  • 11
    In a skillet, heat the oil on high
  • 12
    Once the oil is hot add the shrimp one at a time directly from the batter into the oil. Make sure to let the excess batter drip off before placing in the oil.
  • 13
    Cook 8-10 shrimp at a time so that the skillet is not crowded.
  • 14
    Cook the shrimp 2-3 minutes or until they are a light golden brown.
  • 15
    Remove them with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain.
  • 16
    Continue cooking in batches until all the shrimp is cooked.
  • 17
    Once all the shrimp is done, place in a large bowl. Add the walnuts and sauce and toss to coat.
  • 18
    You can add 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes if you like. Just add to the bowl for the final step.

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