Velvet Shrimp With Caramelized Nuts

• 12 ounces medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 5 tablespoons cooking oil
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 14 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
• 1 cup walnuts or 1 cup whole cashews
• 12 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.

shrimp, cornstarch, salt, cooking oil, sugar, spice powder, walnuts, mayonnaise, honey, soy sauce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/velvet-shrimp-with-caramelized-nuts-285494 (may not work)