honey walnut shrimp
This is my favorite Chinese dish. Since I'm diabetic I use Splenda instead of the sugar
prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole, shelled walnuts
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound raw large, raw shrimp, shelled, deveined and tails removed
- 2-3 cups peanut oil for frying
- BATTER
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup water
- SAUCE
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons sweetened , condensed milk
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
How To Make honey walnut shrimp
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Step 1Coarsely chop the walnuts. Don't make the pieces too small.
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Step 2Heat butter in a small saucepan on medium-low heat until melted.
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Step 3Add the walnuts and stir until they are completely coated with butter.
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Step 4Once they are coated, turn the heat up to high and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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Step 5Turn the heat back down to medium and sprinkle with the 2 T sugar while stirring to coat each walnut.
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Step 6Cook for another 2 minutes stirring constantly. After 2 minutes, turn off the heat and set walnuts aside to cool.
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Step 7In a large cup, mix together all the ingredients for the sauce. Set the mixture aside.
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Step 8In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the batter.
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Step 9Once the batter is thoroughly mixed, add the shrimp and stir to coat each piece.
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Step 10Leave the shrimp in the batter.until they are ready to go in the hot oil.
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Step 11In a skillet, heat the oil on high
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Step 12Once 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.
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Step 13Cook 8-10 shrimp at a time so that the skillet is not crowded.
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Step 14Cook the shrimp 2-3 minutes or until they are a light golden brown.
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Step 15Remove them with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain.
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Step 16Continue cooking in batches until all the shrimp is cooked.
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Step 17Once all the shrimp is done, place in a large bowl. Add the walnuts and sauce and toss to coat.
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Step 18You can add 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes if you like. Just add to the bowl for the final step.
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