Honey Walnut Shrimp

Submitted by CindiJ

"This is one of my favorite dishes at a well known KC restaurant. It's taken me quite a while to perfect this but I think this is very close."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup english walnuts
• 6 egg whites
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 1 1⁄2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1⁄3 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 1⁄2 cups canola oil (for frying)
• 3 cups shredded cabbage or 3 cups bok choy
• 1 cup shredded carrot

directions

1. In small saucepan bring water and sugar to a boil. Add walnuts and continue boiling for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and place walnuts on a cookie sheet to dry.
2. Grate cabbage and carrots and toss lightly to mix. Place on serving platter. Set aside.
3. In medium bowl, whip egg white with wire whisk until light and foamy. Stir in corn starch until it takes on a thick consistency. Heat oil in deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350 degrees f.
4. While oil is heating make the sauce. In medium bowl mix together mayonnaise, honey, sweetened condensed milk, orange juice and orange zest. Set aside.
5. Dip shrimp into batter mixture and fry in heated oil 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
6. You will want to do this in 3-4 batches. Remove and drain on paper towels.
7. Place shrimp on top of cabbage and carrot mixture, drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with the glazed walnuts. Can be served on steamed rice or by itself as a salad.

Reviews

[Cookingwithpassion]

I loved the sauce, but I only rated it 3 stars cause the breading was too thick for me. The second time, I dipped the shrimp in very lightly beat egg whites and tossed them in cornstarch. This lightly coated the shrimp the way I like. The sauce is not to be beat though, incredible taste.

 

[bullydog1975]

My dh and I thought that these shrimp are wonderful! Thanks a bunch!!!

 

[GzNKz4evr]

This receipe was excellent. I forgot about the mayo and did not have enough so I used 1/2 mayo and 1/2 sour cream. My kids ate the oranges (LOL), so I used lemon juice. I did not feel that the sauce was too sweet and really enjoyed the lemon hint. Overall, a great recipe that I will be making again.

 

[DitaVT]

I tried this recipe in an attempt to duplicate a fav dish from a restaurant back home. This was different, but still very good. I found the sauce very sweet, it could probably be used in a desert as well. Thanks for sharing! :)