Honey Walnut Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 pound of jumbo shrimp (deveined and peeled)
• 1 cup of walnuts
• 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool and set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together the cornstarch, baking powder, salt and pepper. Add the shrimp and mix until the shrimp is well coated.
4. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add the honey, soy sauce and garlic. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
6. Add the walnuts and shrimp to the skillet and stir to coat the shrimp with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
7. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Honey walnut shrimp is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine.
• It is believed to have originated in the Guangdong province of China.
• The dish is often served with steamed rice.