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An overhead shot of An image of a white plate filled with jumbo fried shrimp that have been coated in a golden batter. The shrimp are tossed in a creamy mayonnaise-based sauce and sprinkled with candied walnuts. The plate is resting on a white marble table and is accompanied by a white linen napkin

Honey Walnut Shrimp

Sweet shrimp, coated in a crispy golden shell, tossed with a honey, condensed milk, and mayonnaise sauce, and topped with candied walnuts for added crunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, Chinese
Servings 0

Ingredients
 

  • 1 lb fresh shrimp thawed if frozen, deveined
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt divided
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup yellow lump sugar or white granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1 pint neutral oil
  • 1/3 cup mayo
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp condensed milk

Instructions
 

  • Prep | Set a pot over the stove on medium heat and add in oil. Gradually heat to 400°F / 204°C.
  • Walnuts | Heat a pan over medium heat. Once hot add water, sugar, and half of the salt. Stir occasionally until dissolved. Remove from heat. Once cooled, the syrup will thicken. Add in walnuts and toss to coat.
    Transfer to tray or plate lined with parchment paper and dry. Alternatively, bake at 275°F / 135°C for 15 mins to set the shell and make the walnuts crunchy.
  • Sauce | Mix mayo, honey, and condensed milk in a bowl.
  • Shrimp | Peel the shrimp, rinse under cold water, and pat dry.
    Transfer into a bowl. Add egg whites, cornstarch, and salt. Mix to coat evenly.
    When the oil reaches 400°F / 204°C add the shrimp one by one, spaced apart. Fry for 2 mins each side.
    Remove with a sieve and drain on paper towels.
  • Assemble | Toss the fried shrimp in the sauce and plate. Sprinkle with candied walnuts.
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