Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients

• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup water
• 1 cup walnuts (halves)
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 lb small raw shrimp (peeled, deveined, and tails removed)
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• vegetable oil (for frying)
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons scallions (chopped)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat a medium pan with brown sugar, butter, water and walnuts. Bring them to a boil and allow the sugar to thicken up without burning.

2. 2

   Transfer the candied walnuts to the parchment paper or mat and spread out into a single layer. Allow the walnuts to cool completely.

3. 3

   Season the shrimp with onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Coat them with cornstarch and deep fry the shrimp in batches until curled and lightly golden. Set aside.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, combine; mayonnaise, condensed milk, honey and lemon juice. Set aside.

5. 5

   Add the fried shrimp, walnuts and pour the prepared sauce on top. Toss everything until well combined.

6. 6

   Garnish with spring onions and serve.