5 from 42 votes
Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp
This recipe recreates the Honey Walnut Shrimp dish by coating large shrimp in a light cornstarch batter and frying until golden. The shrimp are then tossed in a creamy sauce made with honey, sweetened condensed milk, mirin, and mayonnaise, balancing sweetness with creaminess. Candied walnuts prepared by boiling sugar syrup and walnuts add a crunchy, sweet garnish. Served immediately with rice and optional green onion, this dish offers a blend of textures and flavors.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
718 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian, Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound Shrimp 18-20 count - peeled and deveined, large
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 cup walnuts whole halves
- 4 egg white
- 2/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon mirin
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
Garnish:
- green onion for topping - optional, chopped
Instructions
- Add the water, sugar, and walnuts to a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
- Boil for two minutes and remove the walnuts, arrange them in one layer to dry, on a baking sheet covered with waxed paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy, then add cornstarch and continue whisking until combined. Add the shrimp and stir to combine.
- Heat the oil in a medium-sized pot on medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees F.
- One at a time, using a fork, pick up 1 shrimp, let it drip off the excess coating so that the shrimp has a thin coating.
- Fry until light golden brown, 4-5 minutes. Repeat with all the shrimp.
- To make the sauce, combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and stir.
- Add the fried shrimp to the sauce and gently stir to coat evenly.
- Transfer to a serving plate and top with candied walnuts.
- Serve immediately with rice and top with sliced green onions.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
718kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
443mg
(148%)
Sodium
1530mg
(64%)
Potassium
272mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
54g
(108%)
Vitamin A
63IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
308mg
(31%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 718
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 718kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 443mg | 148% |
| Sodium | 1530mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 272mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 54g | 108% |
| Vitamin A | 63IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 308mg | 31% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.