Honey Walnut Shrimp

Adapted from pupswithchopsticks.com

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• Glazed Walnuts
  • 1 cup walnuts (pecans work too)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 tablespoons sugar 
  •  ¼ teaspoon salt 
  • ½ tablespoon butter
• Sauce
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise 
  •  2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk 
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari sauce
• Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
  • 1 egg white 
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon soy or tamari sauce (optional)
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch

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• 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
• Place cornstarch in a medium sized bowl.
  • Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg white with optional seasonings until slightly frothy. Add the shrimp and mix well to coat.
  • Take a handful of shrimp and put into the bowl of cornstarch. Toss the shrimp in the cornstarch until coated. Shake off excess and place on a tray. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
  • 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.

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