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Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp
Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp features large shrimp lightly battered in a foamy egg white and cornstarch mixture, deep-fried until golden and crispy. The shrimp are then coated in a sweet, creamy sauce made from honey, mayonnaise, and sweetened condensed milk, and topped with candied walnuts for a contrast in texture. This dish pairs well with steamed rice and offers a balance of crunchy, creamy, and sweet elements.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
625 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup walnut halves
- 4 egg white
- 2/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 pound Shrimp 18-20 count, peeled and deveined, large
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
- scallions optional, for topping
Instructions
- Add the water, sugar and walnuts to a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Boil for two minutes and remove the walnuts and dry on a dish to dry.
- Whisk the egg whites until they are foamy then add cornstarch and continue whisking until combined.
- Add the shrimp to the batter and one at a time using a fork or my favorite pig tail flipper pick up 1 shrimp at a time allowing it to drip off so that the shrimp has a thin coating and maintains it's shape.
- Heat your oil in a medium sized pot on medium high (350 degrees) and fry until light golden brown, 4-5 minutes.
- To make the sauce, add the honey, mayonnaise and sweetened condensed milk and whisk to combine.
- Add the fried shrimp to the sauce and coat with a large spoon.
- Place into your serving plate and top with the candied walnuts.
- Serve immediately with steamed rice.
- Optionally you can top with sliced scallions.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
625kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
293mg
(98%)
Sodium
1032mg
(43%)
Potassium
222mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
45g
(90%)
Vitamin A
15IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
4.6mg
(5%)
Calcium
193mg
(19%)
Iron
2.9mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 625
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 625kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 293mg | 98% |
| Sodium | 1032mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 222mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 193mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.