Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Combine the sauce
- In a small bowl, mix together the Japanese mayo, sweetened condensed milk, honey, and lemon juice until smooth.
- This creamy sauce is the heart of the dish and sets the stage for flavor.
Prepare the walnut coating
- In a non-stick pan over medium heat, add the white granulated sugar followed by water. Stir constantly until the mixture begins to simmer and thicken.
Candy the walnuts
- Once the syrup reaches a thick consistency, quickly add walnut halves, stirring to ensure they are evenly coated.
Set the walnuts aside
- Using tongs, carefully remove the candied walnuts from the pan and transfer them onto parchment paper to cool and harden.
Season the shrimp
- In a large bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with salt and black pepper.
Make the batter
- In another bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add cornstarch, mixing until you achieve a runny paste.
Coat the shrimp
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the egg white mixture and stir well to ensure each piece is evenly covered.
Fry the shrimp
- In a large pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once it's hot (350-375°F), fry the shrimp in small batches for about 2-3 minutes until they're crispy and golden brown.
Drain excess oil
- Once cooked, remove the shrimp from the oil and place them on a wire rack or a paper towel-lined baking sheet to soak up any excess oil.
Toss to coat
- In a large bowl, combine the crispy shrimp, candied walnuts, and the creamy sauce. Toss everything together gently to ensure an even distribution of flavors.
- Garnish with chopped green onions for a pop of color!
Nutrition
Notes
Serve with a side of steamed rice for a complete meal experience.
