Honey Walnut Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 cup water

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 cup walnuts halves

• 1 lb. Shrimp, thawed, peeled and deveined

• Kosher salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 2 large eggs, beaten

• 1 cup cornstarch

• Vegetable oil for frying

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 2 tablespoons heavy cream

• Cooked white rice, for serving

• Thinly sliced green onions, for garnish

Directions

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water and sugar and bring to a boil. Add walnuts and let boil for 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove walnuts and let cool on a small baking sheet.

2. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place eggs in a shallow bowl and cornstarch in another shallow bowl. Dip shrimp in eggs, then in cornstarch coating well.

3. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1” of oil. Add shrimp in batches and fry until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel lined plate.

4. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, and heavy cream. Toss shrimp in sauce. Serve over rice with candied walnuts and garnish with green onions.