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Honey Walnut Shrimp

Ingredients

  • 1 c. water
  • 2/3 c. white sugar
  • 1 c. walnuts
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/2 c. cornstarch
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb. large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 Tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice use the zest also for the sauce
  • 1-2 Tbsp. sweetened condensed milk
  • oil for frying
  • green onions for garnish
  • 3-4 c. cooked rice
  • 1 bunch broccoli steamed or sautéed broccoli
  • 2 Tbsp. butter

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice according to package directions and keep warm.
  2. Prepare the broccoli and either steam it or saute and keep warm until ready to serve.
  3. In a small saucepan, boil water and sugar together. Add the walnuts and continue boiling for 2-3 minutes. Drain and place walnuts on parchment paper and set aside.
  4. Whip together the egg whites and cornstarch. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Heat oil until it reaches 350°.
  6. Dip shrimp into the batter and fry in the oil until golden brown, about a couple minutes each side.
  7. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  8. In  mixing bowl, stir together mayonnaise, honey, lemon and sweetened condensed milk. Add the shrimp and toss to coat with the cause.
  9. Add candied walnuts together with the shrimp.
  10. To serve, toss some of the broccoli with the rice and top with the honey walnut shrimp.