Fortune Restaurant Shrimp Walnut
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
🥢 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 20 minutes
Description:
Embark on a culinary adventure with Fortune Restaurant Shrimp Walnut, a delectable Chinese-inspired dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds. This recipe, sourced from an ISO on the recipe request board, presents a tantalizing combination of flavors and textures, making it an enticing addition to any mealtime repertoire. While it may appear intricate, fear not, for this dish is surprisingly approachable, perfect for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike.
Recipe Category: Chinese
Keywords: Asian, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Stir Fry
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 244.7
- Fat Content: 12.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 90.7mg
- Sodium Content: 446.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 20.4g
- Fiber Content: 4.5g
- Sugar Content: 11.1g
- Protein Content: 16.1g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 48 | Raw shrimp |
| 8 | Water chestnut starch |
| – | Mayonnaise |
| 1/2 | Lemon juice |
| 2 | Broccoli |
| 2 | Lettuce |
| 1 | Sesame seeds |
| 2 | Kiwi |
| – | Strawberry |
| – | Walnuts |
| – | Honey |
Instructions:
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Prepare Shrimp:
- Cook shrimp in boiling water for 5 to 10 seconds.
- Rinse the cooked shrimp with cold water in a colander.
- Sprinkle water chestnut starch over the shrimp, ensuring even coating.
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Fry Shrimp:
- Heat a large wok and add enough vegetable oil to fry the shrimp.
- Heat the oil to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once the oil is hot, add the starched shrimp and fry for 2 minutes.
- Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon for 30 seconds, then return them to the oil and fry for an additional minute.
- Once done, remove the shrimp and let them drain on paper towels.
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Prepare Sauce:
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, and coconut juice.
- Place the fried shrimp in the bowl and coat them evenly with the sauce.
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Prepare Honey Walnuts:
- Bring a small pan of water to a boil.
- Add the walnuts and cook for 5 minutes.
- Drain the nuts and return them to the pan.
- Add honey and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the nuts are well-coated (about 2 minutes).
- Set aside until ready to use.
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Assemble Dish:
- Divide cooked broccoli or lettuce leaves among 4 serving dishes.
- Place honey walnuts on the side.
- Remove shrimp from the sauce with a slotted spoon and place them over the broccoli or lettuce.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the shrimp.
- Optionally, garnish with sliced strawberries and kiwi around the dish.
Notes:
- Coconut juice can be found at Asian food stores and some supermarkets.
- If using broccoli, boil for 3 minutes or until tender.
- If water chestnut starch is unavailable, corn or potato starch can be used as substitutes.
Indulge in the exotic flavors of Fortune Restaurant Shrimp Walnut, a dish that promises to transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of China with every bite!
