Snowball Shrimp Recipe
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Snowball Shrimp

By: SPAINBOY 
"Don't let the ingredients scare you. If you have a sweet tooth and love shrimp, then this will be the most amazing shrimp dish you have ever tasted. I first tried it at an Asian restaurant. I loved it so much that I looked everywhere on the internet to find a mock version. With a little tweaking I came up with this recipe that tastes just like the original. I served it to my inlaws, and now they think I am an amazing chef."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

What to Drink?

Beer Beer
Prep Time:
40 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup walnut halves
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup cracker crumbs
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk

Directions

  1. Fill a saucepan with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the walnuts, and cook for 10 minutes. Drain the water from the walnuts, and stir in 1 cup of water and 1 cup sugar. Return to a boil, and cook 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain the walnuts and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper to dry, about 15 minutes. Remove the walnuts to a bowl and coat them with honey.
  2. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 325 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drain the walnuts of excess honey, and deep fry them until brown, about 5 minutes. Remove the walnuts from the oil with a slotted spoon, and set aside.
  3. Dry the shrimp well with paper towels. Whip egg whites in a medium bowl until foamy. Dip shrimp into the beaten egg whites, and then into the cracker crumbs, coating them well. Gently toss between your hands so any crumbs that haven't stuck can fall away. Place the breaded shrimp onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack. Reheat the oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and fry the shrimp in the hot oil until golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  4. Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the broccoli florets, recover, and steam until just tender, 2 to 6 minutes depending on thickness. Set the broccoli aside.
  5. Whisk together mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl until smooth. Add the candied walnuts, shrimp, and steamed broccoli florets, and stir lightly to combine. Serve with hot cooked rice.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 935 | Total Fat: 57.6g | Cholesterol: 121mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2009 by Starbright   view full review
I made this because it looked like a similar recipe to something that I used to order at my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2011 by DIZ♥ Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is one of my favorite “novelty” Chinese dishes. Even though it’s labeled a shrimp dish,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2010 by kelseyejzak   view full review
I was not a fan... the mayo was too strong. I made it thinking it would turn out like the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2010 by Angela's Cooking   view full review
tastes just like the one you get at the resteront. changed the crackers to panko and the cut...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2011 by RMSR   view full review
There is a similar recipe on here (Honey Walnut Shrimp) that I prefer but doesn't have some of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2010 by A MAN DUH   view full review
WAY TOO SWEET!! OMG!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2010 by NJtoAL   view full review
Way too much work. The kitchen was a mess when I was done from frying, draining, mixing,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by Oberon   view full review
I just made this for some friends. I tried to make it exactly like the recipe calls for and...

 

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