Chinese Honey Walnut Shrimp 合桃虾 🍤 Chinese New Year 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, Kewpie mayo, and condensed milk until smooth.

In another bowl, mix potato starch and salt.

Coat the shrimp in the potato starch 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 a cooling wired rack.

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 a squeeze of lemon before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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