Description
Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp elevates classic Chinese-American cuisine with crispy golden shrimp and candied walnuts. Delicate seafood meets sweet-savory glaze, creating a restaurant-quality dish perfect for home cooks craving restaurant magic in their kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- ½ pound (0.5 lb/226.8 grams) large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
Coating and Batter:
- ⅔ cup cornstarch
- 4 egg whites
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Frying:
- ½ cup vegetable oil (for shallow frying)
Candied Walnuts:
- 1 cup walnut halves
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ⅓ cup water
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
Honey Walnut Sauce:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Craft caramelized walnuts by melting butter in a small skillet, incorporating water and brown sugar until fully dissolved. Gently fold in walnuts, allowing them to shimmer and glaze for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to parchment paper, enabling complete cooling and crisp texture.
- Create an airy batter by whisking egg whites until they transform into a light, frothy consistency. Gradually incorporate cornstarch, stirring meticulously to achieve a silky, lump-free mixture.
- Establish a sizzling environment by heating oil in a spacious skillet over robust medium-high temperature. Delicately immerse each shrimp into the prepared batter, ensuring comprehensive coverage. Fry in strategic batches, rotating periodically to achieve a uniform golden-brown exterior with a crisp finish. Extract shrimp and position on absorbent paper towels to eliminate excess oil.
- Construct a luxurious sauce by blending mayonnaise, honey, and sweetened condensed milk. Whisk vigorously until the mixture reaches a harmonious, creamy consistency with no visible separation.
- Culminate the dish by gently enrobing the crisp shrimp in the honey sauce, guaranteeing each morsel receives an elegant coating. Garnish generously with the previously candied walnuts and sprinkle freshly sliced scallions for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Swap cornstarch for gluten-free alternatives like rice flour or potato starch to make the recipe suitable for gluten-sensitive diners.
- Use smaller shrimp for bite-sized appetizers or for easier eating, creating a more manageable portion.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before battering to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent soggy coating.
- Control oil temperature around 350-375°F for perfect golden-brown exterior without burning
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg