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Copycat Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp with candied walnuts

Copycat Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp

A copycat of Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp - crispy battered shrimp tossed in a sweet, creamy honey mayo sauce with crunchy candied walnuts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Candied Walnuts
  • 1/2 cup walnut halves
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 egg white
  • 3 tablespoons oil for frying
Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Wok or skillet
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Simmer the sugar and water until dissolved, add the walnuts, and cook 2 minutes. Remove to parchment to cool and crisp.
  2. Whisk the mayonnaise, honey, condensed milk, and lemon juice into a smooth sauce.
  3. Toss the shrimp with the egg white, then coat in cornstarch.
  4. Fry the shrimp in hot oil for 2-3 minutes until golden and crisp, then drain.
  5. Toss the warm shrimp in the sauce, fold in the candied walnuts, and serve right away.

Notes

Candy the walnuts first and let them cool to crisp up. A light cornstarch or tempura coating keeps the shrimp crunchy under the creamy sauce.