HONEY WALNUT SHRIMP/WALNUT PRAWN

HONEY WALNUT SHRIMP/WALNUT PRAWN image

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lb 31/40 count shrimp
1/2 cup walnut halves (make sure you use halves)
3 tbl mayonnaise
1/2 tbl honey
1/2 tbl condensed milk
1 tsp lemon juice
1 egg white
1/2 cup corn starch (for coating the prawn)
oil for frying
For the walnuts: 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water

Steps:

1. Peel and devein the shrimp. Pat dry with paper towels, add the egg white, mix well and set aside. 2. Rinse the walnut halves with water, drain and set aside. 3. Heat up the water until it boils and add in the sugar. 4. Keep stirring until it turns thick and golden color and then add the walnuts. 5. Boil for 2 minutes, then drain and place walnuts on a cookie shet/parchment paper to dry. 6. Heat oil in a wok over high heat. 7. coat the shrimp with a thick layer of corn starch and than fry in the hot oil until golden brown. Remove the shrimp from the wok and drain on paper towels. 8. In a bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, honey, condensed milk and lemon juice. 9. Add shrimp and toss with the mayonnaise sauce. 10. Transfer to a serving plate and garnish the candied walnuts on top of the shrimp and serve immediately.