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Ingredients
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- 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 egg whites
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅔ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup Japanese mayo or regular mayo
- 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ cup walnut halves
- 3 tablespoons white granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet and creamy sauce by whisking together mayo, condensed milk, honey, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Candy the walnuts in a pan with sugar and cold water, then coat and cool them on parchment paper.
- Coat the shrimp with salt and pepper, whisk egg whites, mix with cornstarch, and fold in shrimp.
- Heat oil and fry the shrimp in batches until crispy and golden brown.
- Combine fried shrimp with candied walnuts and the sweet sauce; garnish with green onion.
Notes
Check oil temperature before frying for crispy results.
Use high-quality fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Avoid overcrowding the frying pan to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 150