Camarão grelhado com mel e nozes

Ingredientes

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 cup walnut pieces
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 12 ounces shrimp, deshelled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   To start the candied walnuts, line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.

2. 2

   In a small saucepan, add the sugar and water.

3. 3

   Place the saucepan over high heat and bring the sugar mixture to a boil.

4. 4

   Add the walnuts to the pan, stirring to coat each piece with the sugar mixture. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes over medium-high heat until the sugar begins to brown.

5. 5

   Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the candied walnuts onto the prepared baking tray to cool, spreading them out.

6. 6

   To make the dressing, in a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, condensed milk, honey, and lemon juice.

7. 7

   Mix the dressing ingredients together and set aside.

8. 8

   Moving onto the shrimp, in a bowl, toss the shrimp in oil and lightly season with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Thread the shrimp through skewers, leaving enough room for you to hold the bottom of the sticks. Set aside.

10. 10

    Heat a griddle pan or grill to a medium-high heat.

11. 11

    Place the shrimp skewers onto the pan or grill.

12. 12

    Cook the shrimp for 3 to 4 minutes on one side.

13. 13

    Flip the skewers and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes on the other side until the shrimp are cooked through and pink.

14. 14

    Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the cooked shrimp onto a plate.

15. 15

    Add the dressing and candied walnuts to the shrimp. Serve hot.