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Honey Walnut Shrimp ~ Celebrate Chinese New Year by making this take out favorite at home! ~ Lydia's Flexitarian Kitchen
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Honey Walnut Shrimp

Try this Chinese buffet favorite at home. You'll impress yourself!
Course: Main
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 2 servings
Author: LydiaF

Ingredients

For the walnuts

  • 1/2 cup walnut halves
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar

For the sauce

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 - 3 teaspoons honey

For the batter

  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch

For the shrimp

  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
  • salt and pepper
  • oil for frying (I used sunflower oil)

Instructions

Make the walnuts

  • Stir the water and sugar together in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the walnuts and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Use a strainer to remove the walnuts to parchment paper. Arrange in a single layer and let cool.

Make the sauce

  • Stir the mayo, sweetened condensed milk and honey together in a large bowl. Adjust the amounts to suit your taste. Set aside.

Prepare the shrimp

  • Salt and pepper the shrimp and let stand while you make the batter.
  • Beat the egg whites until quite stiff. Beat in the cornstarch.
  • Put about 2 inches of oil into a heavy bottomed pan and heat until 375°F/190°C
  • Coat the shrimp in the egg white batter and fry until the batter is golden brown, about 2 - 3 minutes. Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  • Drain the cooked shrimp on paper towel.
  • When finished, stir the shrimp into the sauce to coat.
  • Transfer to a platter, garnish with the candied walnuts and cilantro.