Honey Walnut Shrimp

Candied Walnuts
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup walnut halves (pecans work too)
Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ teaspoon lemon juice or rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce or tamari sauce
Shrimp
1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
- 1 egg white
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari sauce
- ½ cup cornstarch or potato starch
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon soy or tamari sauce (optional)

Step 1: Make the Candied Walnuts
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the walnuts and simmer for 2-3 minutes until they are glazed.
- Remove the walnuts with a slotted spoon and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow them to cool and harden.
Step 2: Make the Sauce
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, honey, lemon juice, and optional ingredients. Whisk until smooth.
Step 3: Prepare the Shrimp
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg white until slightly frothy. Add the shrimp and mix well to coat.
- Dredge the egg-white-coated shrimp in cornstarch until completely covered. Shake off excess.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a pan or wok to 350°F. Fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Step 4: Combine Everything
- Toss the fried shrimp in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Add the candied walnuts and gently mix to combine.