Description
Panda Express honey walnut shrimp brings coastal Chinese-American flavors to home kitchens with crispy, golden seafood and candied walnuts. Sweet, crunchy bites promise restaurant-quality deliciousness that you can easily recreate for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1/2 pound (0.5 pounds / 226 grams) large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2/3 cup (106 grams) cornstarch
- 4 egg whites
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil for shallow frying
Walnuts:
- 1 cup (100 grams) walnut halves
- 3 tablespoons (42 grams) butter
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) water
- 1/3 cup (75 grams) brown sugar
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Caramelize walnuts in a skillet over medium heat by melting butter, incorporating water and brown sugar until sugar dissolves completely. Gently fold walnuts into the syrup, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they develop a glossy, golden coating. Transfer to parchment paper and allow to cool and crisp.
- Create a light batter by whisking egg whites until they become frothy and aerated. Gradually incorporate cornstarch, continuously whisking to eliminate lumps and achieve a silky, smooth consistency.
- Prepare a deep frying station with oil heated to 350°F. Thoroughly coat each shrimp in the prepared batter, ensuring complete and even coverage. Carefully lower battered shrimp into hot oil, frying in small batches until they turn golden brown and achieve a crisp exterior. Transfer fried shrimp to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Craft the signature sauce by blending mayonnaise, honey, and sweetened condensed milk until the mixture becomes uniform and glossy, creating a rich, creamy texture.
- Finalize the dish by gently tossing crispy shrimp in the prepared honey sauce, ensuring each piece is generously and evenly coated. Garnish with the previously caramelized walnuts and thinly sliced scallions for added crunch and fresh flavor.
Notes
- Ensure walnuts are completely dry before candying to prevent splattering and achieve perfect caramelization.
- Whip egg whites to soft peaks for an extra light and crispy batter that creates a delicate coating on the shrimp.
- Use fresh, high-quality shrimp and pat them completely dry before battering to prevent excess moisture and ensure a crisp exterior.
- For a healthier version, consider baking the shrimp instead of deep-frying, using a wire rack to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American-Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 820 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 55 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 40 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg