In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise and honey, set aside.
In a separate large bowl, whisk the egg whites, rice flour, salt and pepper together.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Dip each piece of shrimp in the batter, then add to the hot oil in the skillet.
Cook 8-10 shrimp at a time, making sure not to crowd the skillet.
Cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side.
Once cooked, transfer the shrimp to a wire cooling rack.
Once all of the shrimp are fried, add the cooked shrimp to the large bowl with the honey mayonnaise mixture and toss until all of the shrimp are coated.
Serve immediately topped with the candied walnuts.
Serve over rice or noodles, if you’d like, topped with diced green onions.
Notes
To prepare the walnuts at home:
Heat ½ cup water in a small saucepan over high heat until boiling.
Turn the heat to medium and add ½ cup sugar, stirring constantly until golden brown and thickened.
Add the chopped walnuts and gently toss until the walnuts are coated in the caramelized sugar.
Transfer the walnuts onto a sheet of parchment paper to cool.