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When the wave of your seafood craving comes crashing in, there's no need to get in the car (let alone on a plane or a boat) to anchor it in — because this Favorite Stay-Home Shrimp can satisfy it for you! You'll feel like you're on a tropical staycation as you dive into the creamy, crunchy flavors these plump bites bring. Served over a beach of fluffy white rice, let the ocean come to you with Favorite Stay-Home Shrimp!
When the wave of your seafood craving comes crashing in, there's no need to get in the car (let alone on a plane or a boat) to anchor it in — because this Favorite Stay-Home Shrimp can satisfy it for you! You'll feel like you're on a tropical staycation as you dive into the creamy, crunchy flavors these plump bites bring. Served over a beach of fluffy white rice, let the ocean come to you with Favorite Stay-Home Shrimp!
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup cornstarch
- vegetable oil to taste
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- white rice to taste, cooked and warm, for serving
- green onions to taste, thinly sliced, for garnish
Directions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the water and the sugar and bring to a boil.
- Add the walnuts to the sugar water and let them boil for 2 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the walnuts to a baking sheet and let them cool.
- Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel. Lightly season them with the salt and the pepper.
- Place the beaten eggs in a shallow bowl and the cornstarch in a second shallow bowl.
- Dip the seasoned shrimp in the eggs, then in the cornstarch to coat them well.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 inch of the oil.
- Add the dredged shrimp, in batches, and fry until they are golden, about 3-4 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked shrimp to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
- In a medium bowl, add the mayonnaise, the honey, and the heavy cream and whisk to combine.
- Add the cooked shrimp to the sauce and toss to combine.
- Serve the shrimp over the rice, sprinkled with the candied walnuts and the green onions.
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