Cooking Classes

Here's another recipe that was a hit at one of our cooking classes.

Honey Walnut Shrimp
2 cups water
1 1/3 cups white sugar
1 cup walnuts
8 egg whites
1 1/3 cups cornstarch
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 Tbs honey
2 Tbs sweetened condensed milk
2 cups vegetable oil for frying

1. Stir together the water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and add the walnuts. Boil for 2 minutes, then drain and place walnuts on a cookie sheet to dry.

2. Whip egg whites in a medium bowl until foamy. Stir in the cornstarch until it has a pasty consistency. Heat the oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat. Dip shrimp into the batter, and then fry in the hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

3. In a medium serving bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, honey and sweetened condensed milk. Add shrimp and toss to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle the candied walnuts on top and serve.