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Honey Garlic Shrimp on a black platter.

Copycat Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp

Chef Jenn
Crispy and coated in an amazing sauce, this copycat shrimp recipe is so good! Pair it with steamed rice and a veggie for a hearty and delicious meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 720 kcal

Ingredients
  

for the walnuts

  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • ¾ cup walnuts

for the shrimp

  • oil for frying
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 egg whites
  • ⅔ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

for the sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic grated

garnish

  • ¼ cup green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Cook sugar and water in a small pan over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until it starts to turn an amber color. Turn off the heat.
  • Add the walnuts carefully to the sugar, stir to coat, and then spread them out on parchment paper to cool.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pan to 350°F.
  • Whisk the egg whites until frothy in a large bowl, then whisk in the cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Dip the shrimp into the batter, making sure each piece is well coated.
  • Fry the battered shrimp for 2-4 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  • Combine mayonnaise, honey, chicken broth, rice wine vinegar, sweetened condensed milk, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger in a bowl to make the sauce.
  • Toss the fried shrimp in the sauce until evenly coated.
  • Garnish the shrimp with the candied walnuts, chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to keep the shrimp crispy and prevent them from absorbing too much oil. I look for 350-360-F.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the shrimp; this helps maintain the oil temperature and ensures even cooking.
  • If you prefer a less sweet sauce, adjust the amount of honey and sweetened condensed milk to taste.
  • The walnuts can be prepared ahead of time and added just before serving to maintain their crunch.
  • For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 24gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 196mgSodium: 762mgPotassium: 513mgFiber: 2gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 99IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 201mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

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