Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp
Make your favorite Panda Express Walnut Shrimp at home with this easy and budget-friendly dupe recipe from my Restaurant Remix series. Sweet, crispy, and ready in 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound Large Raw Shrimp pealed and deveined
- 2/3 Cup Cornstarch
- 4 Egg Whites
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying, about 1/2 cup to shallow fry
Candied Walnuts
- 1 cup walnut halves
- 3 Tbsp Butter
- 1/3 Cup Water
- 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
Honey Walnut Sauce:
- 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp Honey
- 1 Tbsp Sweetened Condensed Milk
Instructions
- Candy the Walnuts: In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add water and brown sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add walnuts and cook for 2-3 minutes until coated and glossy. Spread on parchment paper to cool.
- Prepare the Batter: Whisk egg whites until frothy. Slowly add cornstarch to form a smooth batter.
- Fry the Shrimp: Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Dip each shrimp into the batter, coat evenly, and fry in batches until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Combine Everything: Toss the fried shrimp in the honey sauce until coated. Top with candied walnuts and sliced scallions.