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Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe


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  • Author: John
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

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