How To Make Honey Walnut Shrimp-Asian Food Recipes

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.

Prepare the walnuts by boiling them in water for 2-3 minutes, then drain.

Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

In a bowl, combine honey, mayonnaise, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.

In another bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper.

Coat the shrimp in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.

Fry the shrimp in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove shrimp and drain on paper towels.

In a large bowl, toss the fried shrimp with the honey mixture until well coated.

Add the toasted walnuts and toss gently to combine.

Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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