HONEY WALNUT SHRIMP. Done Right

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.

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan.

Add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and 1/2 cup of water to the pan and let it caramelize for about 10 minutes on medium heat.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey into the caramel mixture.

In a bowl, add 1 cup of jumbo shrimp and sprinkle with about 1 teaspoon of salt, coating it lightly.

In a separate bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to create a batter.

Let the batter sit for about 20 minutes.

Prepare the honey walnut sauce by mixing together 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of sweetened condensed milk, and 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil.

Heat oil in a pan for frying.

Fry the shrimp in batches for 3 to 4 minutes, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.

Once cooked, remove the shrimp and let them drain on paper towels.

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