Description
Honey Walnut Shrimp Tacos combine crispy panko shrimp with a creamy sweet sauce and candied walnuts for a crunchy, bright taco experience.
This easy recipe comes together quickly and works well for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Serve the shrimp in warm tortillas with green onions or a squeeze of citrus to brighten each bite.
Ingredients
2 pounds large shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails removed
3 eggs
2 tablespoons water
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 cup all purpose flour
4 tablespoons oil for sautéing
1/2 cup walnuts
1 cup water
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
warm tortillas for serving
chopped green onions for garnish
cooked rice for serving, optional
Instructions
Whisk the mayonnaise, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, honey, and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl to make the sauce and set it aside
Combine granulated sugar and one cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil then add walnuts and boil briefly until glossy, drain and spread walnuts on a clean surface to cool and harden
Rinse shrimp and pat them dry so the coating adheres properly then place flour in a large zip bag, add the shrimp, seal, and shake to coat each piece
Whisk eggs with water in a small bowl and place panko crumbs in another shallow bowl, dip each floured shrimp into the egg wash then press into panko so they are evenly coated
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook shrimp in a single layer until they turn pink and the coating is crisp and lightly golden, if using pre cooked shrimp sauté only briefly to warm through
Transfer the cooked shrimp to the prepared sauce and toss gently to coat while keeping the coating intact
Warm tortillas just before serving then assemble by placing a few shrimp into each tortilla, topping with candied walnuts and chopped green onions, add a squeeze of citrus if desired and serve with cooked rice on the side
Notes
Any mayonnaise works including reduced fat varieties to lighten the sauce slightly
If you use pre cooked shrimp heat them only briefly to avoid a rubbery texture
Store cooked shrimp separately from tortillas to keep the coating crisp
Candied walnuts keep best at room temperature in an airtight container to preserve crunch
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan fry
- Cuisine: Asian