Honey Walnut Shrimp

Another awesome recipe from Delish - we were extra good and had it over brown rice -- but honestly white rice would have been even better!

1 c. 

water

1 c. 

granulated sugar

1 c. 

walnuts

1 lb. 

shrimp, peeled and deveined

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 

large eggs, beaten

1 c. 

cornstarch

Vegetable oil for frying

1/4 c. 

mayonnaise

2 tbsp. 

honey

2 tbsp. 

heavy cream

Cooked white rice, for serving

Thinly sliced green onions, for garnish

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water and sugar and bring to a boil. Add walnuts and let boil for 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove walnuts and let cool on a small baking sheet. 
2. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place eggs in a shallow bowl and cornstarch in another shallow bowl. Dip shrimp in eggs, then in cornstarch coating well. 
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1” of oil. Add shrimp in batches and fry until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel lined plate. 
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, and heavy cream. Toss shrimp in sauce. Serve over rice with candied walnuts and garnish with green onions.