Honey Walnut Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup english walnuts
• 6 egg whites
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 1/2 cups canola oil (for frying)
• 3 cups shredded cabbage or bok choy
• 1 cup shredded carrot

Directions

1. 1

   In small saucepan bring water and sugar to a boil. Add walnuts and continue boiling for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and place walnuts on a cookie sheet to dry.

2. 2

   Grate cabbage and carrots and toss lightly to mix. Place on serving platter. Set aside.

3. 3

   In medium bowl, whip egg white with wire whisk until light and foamy. Stir in corn starch until it takes on a thick consistency. Heat oil in deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350 degrees f.

4. 4

   While oil is heating make the sauce. In medium bowl mix together mayonnaise, honey, sweetened condensed milk, orange juice and orange zest. Set aside.

5. 5

   Dip shrimp into batter mixture and fry in heated oil 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.

6. 6

   You will want to do this in 3-4 batches. Remove and drain on paper towels.

7. 7

   Place shrimp on top of cabbage and carrot mixture, drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with the glazed walnuts. Can be served on steamed rice or by itself as a salad.