Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe
The sweet part is the honey. The savory part is the walnuts, mayonnaise, and scallions for topping. Then there’s the sauce. The honey brings some sweetness to the rest of the flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup walnut halves
- 4 egg whites
- 2/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 pound large shrimp, 18-20 count, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
- scallions for topping, optional
Instructions
- Make a small saucepan by adding the water, sugar, and walnuts.
- After boiling for two minutes, remove the walnuts and dry them on a dish.
- Combine egg whites and cornstarch, whisking until foamy.
- Once the shrimp are added to the batter, use a fork or my favorite pigtail flipper to pick up one shrimp at a time and allow the batter to drip off so they maintain their shape.
- Fry until golden brown in medium-sized oil (350 degrees) for 4-5 minutes.
- The sauce can be made by whisking together honey, mayonnaise, and sweetened condensed milk.
- Toss the fried shrimp with the sauce and coat well.
- Add the candied walnuts to the serving plate.
- Prepare steamed rice and serve immediately.
- You can top with sliced scallions if you wish.