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
Step 1 –In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the water and the sugar and bring to a boil.
Step 2 –Add the walnuts to the sugar water and let them boil for 2 minutes.
Step 3 –Use a slotted spoon to transfer the walnuts to a baking sheet and let them cool.
Step 4 –Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel. Lightly season them with the salt and the pepper.
Step 5 –Place the beaten eggs in a shallow bowl and the cornstarch in a second shallow bowl.
Step 6 –Dip the seasoned shrimp in the eggs, then in the cornstarch to coat them well.
Step 7 –In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 inch of the oil.
Step 8 –Add the dredged shrimp, in batches, and fry until they are golden, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 9 –Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked shrimp to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
Step 10 –In a medium bowl, add the mayonnaise, the honey, and the heavy cream and whisk to combine.
Step 11 –Add the cooked shrimp to the sauce and toss to combine.
Step 12 –Serve the shrimp over the rice, sprinkled with the candied walnuts and the green onions.
