HONEY WALNUT SHRIMP RECIPE

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup water
2/3 cup white sugar
1/2 cup walnut halves
4 egg whites
2/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 pound large shrimp , 18-20 count, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
1 cup vegetable oil for frying
scallions for topping , optional

INSTRUCTIONS


  1. Note: click on times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer while cooking.
  2. Add the water, sugar and walnuts to a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
  3. Boil for two minutes and remove the walnuts and dry on a dish to dry.
  4. Whisk the egg whites until they are foamy then add cornstarch and continue whisking until combined.
  5. Add the shrimp to the batter and one at a time using a fork or my favorite pig tail flipper pick up 1 shrimp at a time allowing it to drip off so that the shrimp has a thin coating and maintains it's shape.
  6. Heat your oil in a medium sized pot on medium high (350 degrees) and fry until light golden brown, 4-5 minutes.
  7. To make the sauce, add the honey, mayonnaise and sweetened condensed milk and whisk to combine.
  8. Add the fried shrimp to the sauce and coat with a large spoon.
  9. Place into your serving plate and top with the candied walnuts.
  10. Serve immediately with steamed rice.
  11. Optionally you can top with sliced scallions.