Best Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds provide a similar crunch with fewer calories.

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut cream offers richness with less sugar.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based protein, cost-effective and versatile.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds creaminess.

Wash the shrimp with salt and cold water.

In a pan, combine 1/4 cup of water and 1 cup of brown sugar, and bring to a boil to candy the walnuts.

Add about 1/2 cup of walnuts to the boiling mixture and cook for 7 to 10 minutes.

Grease a baking sheet with oil to prevent the candied walnuts from sticking, then transfer the walnuts to the sheet using a slotted spoon.

In a bowl, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise, the juice of one whole lime, and 1/4 cup of honey. Mix well and taste, adding more sweetened condensed milk if desired.

Season the shrimp with salt, black pepper, and parsley flakes.

Crack 3 large eggs into a bowl and whisk them well.

Add the seasoned shrimp to the beaten eggs, ensuring they are well coated.

Sprinkle cornstarch over the shrimp and mix until coated.

Heat oil in a pan until hot and bubbly, then add the shrimp to the oil to fry until golden and crispy.

Prepare cucumber by slicing it, removing some of the dark green part for presentation.

Taste the sauce and adjust lime juice if necessary to balance the sweetness.

Once the shrimp are cooked, drain them on a paper towel to remove excess oil.

Toss the shrimp in the sauce or drizzle it over them, then scatter candied walnuts on top.

Garnish the dish with sliced cucumber.

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