Ingredients
- Shrimp: 1 lb large shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp white or black pepper
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ egg white
- ½ tbsp cornstarch (for marinade)
- ½ cup cornstarch (for dredging)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Candied Walnuts: 1½ cups walnut halves; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 2 tbsp water; pinch of salt
- Sauce: ⅓ cup mayonnaise (Kewpie preferred)
- 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
- ¼ tsp salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp with salt, pepper, baking soda, egg white, and ½ tbsp cornstarch for 15–20 minutes. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Candy the walnuts: heat sugar, water, and salt until syrupy; add walnuts and toss 1–2 minutes until coated. Cool on parchment. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Whisk sauce ingredients together until smooth. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Heat oil to ~350°F (175°C). Dredge shrimp in cornstarch, shake off excess. Fry in batches until golden and crispy, about 3–4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- In a bowl, gently toss shrimp with sauce and then fold in candied walnuts. Serve immediately, ideally over rice or with greens. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Notes
- Pat shrimp dry before coating for extra crispiness. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Use neutral, high-smoke-point oil like canola or vegetable for frying. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Adjust sweetness by tweaking honey or condensed milk; add more tang via extra vinegar. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Shrimp stays best fresh; prep sauce and walnuts ahead to make final assembly quick. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (+ optional 15‑20 minute marinade)
- Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-fry and toss
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 575 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 149 mg
