Budget-friendly crispy shrimp tossed in a creamy, sweet sauce topped with caramelized walnuts! Tastes just like take-out, but BETTER!
5 stars (17 ratings)
Ingredients
1cupvegetable oil
½cupsugar
½cupwalnut halves
3tablespoonsmayonnaise
1 ½teaspoonshoney
1 ½teaspoonscondensed milk
1poundmedium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1large egg, beaten
½cupcornstarch
Instructions
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Heat 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Add sugar and stir, constantly, until golden and thickened. Add walnuts and gently toss to combine. Transfer to a parchment paper-lined plate.
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey and condensed milk; set aside.
Season shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste.
Working one at a time, dip the shrimp into the egg, then dredge in the cornstarch, pressing to coat.
Working in batches, add the shrimp to the skillet, 8-10 at a time, and fry until evenly golden brown and crispy, about 1-2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
In a large bowl, combine shrimp and honey mixture.