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Honey Walnut Shrimp with Steamed Jasmine Rice
A 38-minute Chinese-American dinner for 4 — 880 calories per serving.
per serving, estimated
Crispy battered shrimp tossed in a creamy honey-mayo sauce and topped with candied walnuts, served alongside fluffy steamed jasmine rice.
Ingredients
Serves 4 · custom servings available with a Kiwi account
Honey Walnut Shrimp
- 1½ pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails off)
- 2 egg whites (lightly beaten)
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup All-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying, such as vegetable or canola)
- 1 cup walnuts (halves and pieces)
- ¼ cup Granulated sugar (for candying walnuts)
- 3 tablespoons water (for candying walnuts)
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced, for garnish) — optional
- 2 cups broccoli florets (steamed, for plating) — optional
Steamed Jasmine Ricebase
- 2 cups jasmine rice (rinsed until water runs clear)
- 2¾ cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
Steps
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Steps marked like this need your attention — stay close so nothing burns.
Honey Walnut Shrimp
- Pat 1½ pounds of peeled, deveined shrimp dry with paper towels, then whisk together ½ cup cornstarch, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon white pepper in a bowl. 5 min
- Whisk ½ cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice together in a small bowl until smooth; refrigerate until needed. 3 min
- Timing-sensitive step. Combine ¼ cup granulated sugar and 3 tablespoons water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves, then add 1 cup walnut halves and cook 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly, until the syrup thickens and coats the nuts. 5 min
- Spread the candied walnuts onto a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet in a single layer and let cool completely, about 10 minutes. 10 min
- Heat 2 cups neutral oil in a large wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C). 5 min
- Dip each shrimp into the 2 lightly beaten egg whites, letting the excess drip off, then dredge in the cornstarch-flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere. 5 min
- Timing-sensitive step. Working in 2–3 batches, fry the coated shrimp for 2–3 minutes per batch, turning once, until golden and crisp; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. 9 min
- Add all the fried shrimp to the bowl of sauce and gently fold until every piece is evenly coated. 2 min
- Transfer the sauced shrimp to a serving platter, top with the candied walnuts, and garnish with thinly sliced green onions (optional) and steamed broccoli florets (optional) alongside. 2 min
Steamed Jasmine Ricebase
- Rinse 2 cups jasmine rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water, swirling with your hand, until the water runs clear, about 1–2 minutes. 3 min
- Combine the rinsed rice, 2¾ cups water, and ½ teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. 4 min
- Reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover tightly, and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid. 15 min
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the rice steam, still covered, for 10 minutes. 10 min
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve immediately alongside the honey walnut shrimp.
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