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Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe - Panda Express Copycat
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Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe - Panda Express Copycat

Are you a fan of Panda Express? If so, you're going to love this Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe. It's the perfect copycat.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 346 kcal
Course: Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese, American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Shrimp medium, peeled, deveined, tails removed
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • vegetable oil for frying
For the sauce
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise Japanese
  • 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 ½ teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • ½ cup walnuts glazed
  • scallions thinly sliced, for garnish, optional

Instructions

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  1. Get out and measure all of your ingredients.
  2. Glazed walnuts and Japanese mayo.
  3. Place the shrimp in a gallon-sized plastic bag. Add the garlic powder, onion powder and salt.
  4. Add cornstarch to the bag. Close the bag and shake it so the shrimp are coated in the cornstarch and seasonings, set aside.
  5. In a small bowl, add mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, honey, and lemon juice.
  6. Whisk until smooth. Set aside.
  7. Add about ½ inch of vegetable oil to a large skillet with deep sides over medium heat. Test the oil with one of the shrimp if it starts to bubble lightly at the edges it is hot enough. In batches, not touching, fry the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are cooked through, curled, and opaque. They will not get a lot of color on them from frying since we are using cornstarch.
  8. Drain them on a paper-towel-lined plate while you fry the additional shrimp.
  9. Add the shrimp and walnuts to a large bowl, pour the sauce on top.
  10. Toss everything together until combined.
  11. Serve with a garnish of scallions.
  12. Enjoy every bite!

Notes

  • These shrimp are lightly coated in the sauce. If you like more sauce I suggest doubling the sauce recipe and serving half on the side as a dipping sauce.
  • Slightly sweet and tangy, these honey walnut shrimp are addictive and full of flavor! If you like more of a breaded shrimp you can dip them in tempura batter and deep fry them before tossing them in the sauce.
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  • These shrimp are lightly coated in the sauce. If you like more sauce I suggest doubling the sauce recipe and serving half on the side as a dipping sauce.
  • Slightly sweet and tangy, these honey walnut shrimp are addictive and full of flavor! If you like more of a breaded shrimp you can dip them in tempura batter and deep fry them before tossing them in the sauce.
  • Leftovers served cold are also good! 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 346kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 14g (82%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 293mg (98%) Sodium 1268mg (53%) Potassium 186mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 25IU (1%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 196mg (20%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 346

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 346kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14g 82%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 293mg 98%
Sodium 1268mg 53%
Potassium 186mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 25IU 1%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 196mg 20%
Iron 3mg 17%

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