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Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp

Let's make Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp at home and even better! It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory with an addicting crunch. Serve it with some rice or chow mein for a delicious homemade version of your favorite takeaway.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
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Ingredients

Honey Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

Candied Walnuts

  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup walnuts

Shrimp

  • 1 pound large shrimp deveined, peeled, and tail off
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Tempura Batter

  • 4 large egg whites
  • 2/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Other

  • vegetable oil for frying
  • scallions to garnish
  • jasmine rice for serving with

Instructions 

TO MAKE THE SAUCE

  1. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey, sweetened condensed milk, and distilled white vinegar. Mix until smooth and set aside.

TO CANDY THE WALNUTS

  1. Heat a small pan or pot over medium heat. Add the water and sugar and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes and then add the walnuts. Boil for another 2 minutes. Take out the walnuts with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate or tray and set aside.

TO MAKE THE TEMPURA BATTER

  1. In a mixing bowl, add the egg whites. Use a hand mixer to beat the egg whites until fluffy and bubbly.
  2. Add the cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper and whisk together. Set aside.

TO PREP THE SHRIMP

  1. Toss shrimp in a large bowl with salt and black pepper.

TO BATTER AND FRY THE SHRIMP

  1. Heat oil to 350°F in a wok or pot.
  2. Dip each shrimp in the batter and then let any excess drip off before dropping in the fryer. Make sure not to overcrowd them. Fry in batches if needed. Fry the shrimp until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Take out with a slotted spoon and transfer to a wire rack to let any excess oil drip off.
  3. Transfer the shrimp and walnuts to a deep bowl. Add the sauce (as much or as little as you like) and toss it.
  4. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve with rice. Enjoy immediately for maximum crispiness.

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