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Panda express honey walnut shrimp

Delicious Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp Made Easy

This Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp recipe is quick, easy, and delicious, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil can substitute with canola or peanut oil
  • 1/2 cup Japanese mayonnaise regular mayo works as a substitute
  • 1/4 cup Sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup Honey agave or maple syrup can add a twist
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice freshly squeezed
For the Toppings/Final Touches
  • 1/2 cup Glazed walnuts can substitute with regular walnuts
  • 2 tbsp Thinly sliced scallions optional

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • resealable plastic bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by placing the peeled and deveined medium shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag. Add garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and cornstarch. Seal the bag, then shake vigorously until each shrimp is thoroughly coated.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Japanese mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, honey, and freshly squeezed lemon juice until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Set the sauce aside.
  3. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the coated shrimp in batches, frying for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and place on paper towels.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crispy fried shrimp with the glazed walnuts. Pour the creamy sauce over everything and gently toss until well-coated.
  5. Serve the mixture immediately, garnishing with thinly sliced scallions. This dish pairs perfectly over coconut rice or steamed jasmine rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a lighter version, try cooking the shrimp in an air fryer at 390°F for 6-8 minutes to maintain crispiness without excess oil.

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