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Honey Walnut Shrimp

Name: Honey Walnut Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 350 g peeled raw shrimp, deveined; 45 g cornstarch for coating; 0.25 tsp salt; 150 ml neutral oil for shallow frying; not all consumed; 2 tbsp commercial pasteurised mayonnaise; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tsp lemon juice; 35 g walnuts, ready to eat

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Crisp shrimp folded in a creamy honey dressing and topped with toasted walnuts. This version uses ready-to-eat pasteurised mayonnaise.

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Prep15 min

Cook18 min

Serves2

DifficultyMedium

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Recipe guide · not yet kitchen-testedAI-assisted editorial draft. Timing depends on your stove, pan, and ingredient size. Use the doneness checks below.

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01
Dry and coat
Pat the shrimp dry with kitchen paper. Toss with salt, then coat evenly with starch. Keep raw-food utensils separate.
02
Shallow-fry in batches
Heat measured oil in a small heavy pan to about 175°C; use a thermometer. Fry in uncrowded batches, turning, until crisp, usually 3–5 minutes. Shrimp must be firm and opaque. Lift out onto a rack. Never leave hot oil unattended.
03
Toast nuts and mix dressing
Toast walnuts in a dry clean pan over low heat for 3–4 minutes, turning, then remove. Mix mayonnaise, honey, and lemon juice in a clean bowl; do not boil the dressing.
04
Coat briefly
Add the cooked shrimp to the finished sauce and fold for 20–30 seconds. Fold in walnuts. Serve immediately; refrigerate any leftovers promptly.