Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe
This Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp combines sweet and savory, for a delicious quick meal idea. Crispy, lightly battered shrimp are tossed in a creamy sauce and then paired with walnuts for a satisfying crunch
Servings: 4
Calories: 593kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup walnut halves
- 4 egg whites
- 2/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 pound large shrimp 18-22 count, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Scallions for topping
Instructions
- To a medium skillet over medium high heat add your water, sugar and walnuts.
- Bring this up to a boil and boil for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the walnuts with a slotted spoon and place on a parchment lined plate to dry while you prepare everything else.
- Whisk together the cornstarch and egg whites.
- Add the shrimp to the egg mixture.
- In a heavy bottomed pot add about 3 inches of vegetable oil.
- On medium high heat bring the temperature up to 350 degrees.
- Add the shrimp one at a time until you have 5 - 6 in your pot.
- Fry the shrimp until golden brown for about 2-3 minutes.
- Place the fried shrimp on a paper towel lined plate to drain.
- Repeat with all the shrimp.
- In a large bowl whisk together the honey, mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice.
- Add the cooked shrimp and gently toss together to coat.
- Top with the candied walnuts and scallions.
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Notes
- Keep an eye on the walnuts when cooking so you don’t burn them.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding shrimp to avoid them getting soggy. When you drop a bit of the egg batter into the oil, if it floats immediately, then the oil is ready.
- Adjust the sauce to your preferred level of sweetness and spiciness.
- Serve the walnut shrimp while it's hot and crispy.
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 593kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 793mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 231IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 1mg