_Sips jasmine tea while typing_
Oh my goodness, ladies and gents, let me tell you about this absolutely divine Chinese recipe that’s been passed down through generations (and may have made my mother-in-law finally approve of me 😉). This Honey Walnut Shrimp is literally everything you need in your life right now – it’s crispy, sweet, creamy, and totally Instagram-worthy!
Let me spill the tea on this crowd-pleaser that’ll have your family thinking you secretly enrolled in culinary school. Trust me, I’ve made this countless times, and it never fails to make my guests fight over the last piece (sorry not sorry, Karen, but you had enough!).
What You’ll Need:
– 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 1 cup walnuts
– 1/3 cup mayonnaise
– 2 tablespoons honey
– 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
– 1 cup cornstarch
– 2 beaten eggs
– Oil for frying
– Salt and pepper to taste
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Now, let’s get cooking:
1. First, let’s candify those walnuts (yes, I made up that word). Bring water to boil, add walnuts for 2 minutes, drain, then toss in sugar and fry until golden. Set aside and try not to snack on them all (I’m guilty of this!).
1. Mix mayo, honey, and condensed milk in a bowl. This sauce is so good, you might want to marry it – but honey, it’s already taken!
1. Dip each shrimp in egg, then cornstarch. Deep fry until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes). Pro tip: don’t crowd the pan – these babies need their personal space!
1. Toss those gorgeous golden shrimp in our heavenly sauce mixture and sprinkle with those candied walnuts.
Y’all, when I tell you this dish is better than a Friday night date… 🔥
The best part? This takes less than 30 minutes to make, which means more time for you to take cute food pics for the ‘gram. My hubby literally does his happy dance every time I make this (and trust me, that man can’t dance 😂).
Before you run off to your kitchen, don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more recipes that’ll make you the talk of your friend group! Drop a comment below and tell me how this recipe turned out for you – did it make someone propose? Did your kids finally eat their dinner without complaining? I want to hear it all!
And remember, cooking is like dating – sometimes you mess up, but practice makes perfect! Now go forth and cook up some magic! 💫
XOXO,
Your favorite food bestie 👩🍳
