Honey Walnut Shrimp

By musttryeats

The sweet and savory concoction combines deep-fried walnuts; a mixture of honey, mayonnaise, and condensed milk; and, of course, battered deep-fried shrimp.

Ingredients

• SAUCE FOR SHRIMP:
• 2 pounds tiger shrimp 21/25 per pound, peeled and deveined
• 2 eggs
• 6 ounces walnuts
• 4 cups canola oil
• 8 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 cups cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 4 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare Walnuts:
Heat 1 inch deep of oil in pan on med/high heat. Add walnuts and fry just until lightly golden brown. Take them out and drain off oil. Then in a small pan, heat up the water and sugar and cook over low heat until dissolved. Add walnuts and stir until walnuts are coated with syrup for about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate and let cool.

Make Sauce for Shrimp:
In a medium size bowl, mix all ingredients from list above.

Cooking Shrimp:
Get a container, add cornstarch and set aside.
Once shrimp is peeled and deveined, drain and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.

Crack egg and and whisk. Pour into shrimp bowl and mix.

Dredge the shrimp in the cornstarch.

Heat up oil again until hot on medium/high heat.

Fry them until golden brown. Take out and drain.

Put shrimp in large mixing bowl, add sauce and mix.