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Copycat Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp

Crispy tempura shrimp in sweet creamy sauce topped with candied walnuts – this copycat Panda Express recipe brings restaurant quality to your home in just 30 minutes!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 708 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 cup walnut pieces
  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 10 ounces tempura mix
  • 1 pound medium or large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise

Instructions

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  1. Place the walnuts, water, and sugar in a saucepan over medium to medium-high heat and cook until the sugar begins to brown.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Pour the walnuts onto the paper or foil and spread them out with a fork so they don’t touch one another. Let dry for 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. Pour the vegetable oil into heavy-bottomed pot until it reaches a depth of 2 to 3 inches. Heat the oil to 350°F.
  4. Prepare the tempura mix according to the package directions. Dip the shrimp into the batter so that they are completely coated.
  5. Carefully drop the shrimp into the hot oil a few at a time and gently toss to make sure they cook evenly on all sides and don’t stick together. Scoop out any batter that floats away from the shrimp to keep the oil from breaking down. Remove the shrimp after about 2 minutes and transfer to a wire rack to drain.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the honey, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and mayonnaise to make a sauce. Mix well.
  7. Place the shrimp in a bowl and drizzle with the sauce. Gently stir to coat the shrimp, being careful not to break off the tempura crust. Sprinkle the candied walnuts over the shrimp and serve immediately.

Notes

  • This dish should be eaten in one sitting – it does not reheat or freeze well.

Nutrition Information

Calories 708kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 69g (23%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 342mg (114%) Sodium 1316mg (55%) Potassium 379mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 45g (90%) Vitamin A 190IU (4%) Vitamin C 6.4mg (7%) Calcium 360mg (36%) Iron 4.2mg (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 708

% Daily Value*

Calories 708kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 69g 23%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 342mg 114%
Sodium 1316mg 55%
Potassium 379mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 45g 90%
Vitamin A 190IU 4%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 7%
Calcium 360mg 36%
Iron 4.2mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.