Description
Try this homemade Honey Walnut Shrimp—a delightful take on the classic Chinese-American dish. Featuring crispy shrimp coated in a sweet, creamy sauce and topped with candied walnuts, this recipe is a perfect Panda Express copycat that you can easily make at home. It’s not only delicious but also healthier as you control the ingredients. Ideal for family dinners, parties, or meal prep, this dish will impress everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large shrimp (size 21/25)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup walnuts
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- Rice vinegar and soy sauce for flavor
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add oil and walnuts. Stir until golden brown, then mix in sugar until melted. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg, onion powder, soy sauce, and cornstarch to form a batter.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Dip shrimp in batter and fry until golden brown on each side (about 2-3 minutes).
- In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, rice vinegar, and soy sauce to create the creamy sauce.
- Toss fried shrimp in the sauce and top with candied walnuts before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg