Cooking Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare candied walnuts by combining
Granulated Sugar (1/2 cup)
and
Water (1/2 cup)
in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently with a silicone spatula to prevent burning.
Step 2
When the caramel turns into a nice golden brown color, add
Walnut Pieces (1/2 cup)
to the saucepan. Stir for about 15-20 seconds, and remove the walnuts from the saucepan with a spider skimmer.
Step 3
Place the candied walnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to allow them to cool. Set aside.
Step 4
To prepare the
Large Shrimp (1 lb)
, place them into a bowl together with the
Salt (1 tsp)
and
Egg (1)
. Coat the shrimp in the mixture.
Step 5
Then pour
Corn Starch (1 cup)
in a separate shallow bowl or plate, and coat the shrimp in the cornstarch.
Step 6
Heat enough
Cooking Oil (as needed)
in a frying pan or a wok to shallow-fry or deep-fry the shrimp.
Step 7
Fry the shrimp in small batches, shaking off the excess cornstarch as you carefully place each shrimp in the oil. Fry till the shrimp turn to a pale golden brown color for about 1-2 minutes per batch.
Step 8
Place the fried shrimp on a cooling rack over a baking sheet, or on oil-absorbing paper.
Step 9
Make the creamy sauce by combining
Mayonnaise (3 Tbsp)
,
Honey (1 1/2 Tbsp)
,
Sweetened Condensed Milk (1 Tbsp)
, and
Lemon (1)
in a small bowl. Stir well.
Step 10
Transfer the shrimp to a large bowl, add the creamy honey sauce, and toss to combine.
Step 11
Top the shrimp with candied walnuts, and garnish with
Scallions (as needed)
.
Step 12
Enjoy with steamed white rice or brown rice.
