Velvet Shrimp With Caramelized Nuts Recipe

Name: Velvet Shrimp With Caramelized Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; ¼ teaspoon salt; 5 tablespoons cooking oil; 3 tablespoons sugar; ¼ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder; 1 cup walnuts or 1 cup whole cashews; ½ cup mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons honey; 2 teaspoons soy sauce

Servings: persons

12 ounces medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons cooking oil
3 tablespoons sugar
¼ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1 cup walnuts or 1 cup whole cashews
½ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons soy sauce

1
In a bowl, combine the shrimp, cornstarch, and salt; sit to coat.
2
Let stand for 15 minutes.
3
Combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl.
4
Place a pan over medium-high heat until hot.
5
Add 3 tablespoons of the oil, swirling to coat the sides.
6
Add teh sugar and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
7
Add the five-spice powder and mix well.
8
Add the walnuts and turn to coat with the oil and sugar.
9
Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10
With a fork, separate the nuts and let them cool.
11
Place a wok or wide frying pan over high heat until hot.
12
Add the remaining oil, swirling to coat the sides.
13
Add the shrimp and stir-fry until they turn pink, about 1 1/2 minutes.
14
Remove the wok from the heat.
15
Add the sauce and toss to coat.
16
Place the shrimp on a serving platter and sprinkle with the nuts.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, ¼ teaspoon salt, 5 tablespoons cooking oil, and more.

Yes, Velvet Shrimp With Caramelized Nuts falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Velvet Shrimp With Caramelized Nuts

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