Happy Chinese New Year! Enjoy this budget-friendly version of Panda Express’s Honey Walnut Shrimp. The crispy shrimp tossed in a creamy and sweet sauce topped with caramelized walnuts will leave you wanting more. It tastes like take-out but 10x better. It’s also a great meal to have near bedtime. Shrimp, walnuts and rice help you sleep. Who knew? Thank you tryptophan.
Honey Walnut Shrimp
This is a budget-friendly version of Panda Express’s Honey Walnut Shrimp. The crispy shrimp tossed in a creamy and sweet sauce topped with caramelized walnuts will leave you wanting more. It tastes like take-out but 10x better.
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup walnut halves
- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tsp honey
- 1 1/2 tsp condensed milk
- Kosher salt & ground pepper, to taste
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a separate saucepan, heat 1/2 cup water over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Add sugar and stir constantly until golden brown and thickened. Add walnuts and gently toss to combine. Transfer to plate lined with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey and condensed milk. Set aside.
- Season shrimp with kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste. Working in small batches, drip shrimp into egg, then dredge in cornstarch. Press to coat shrimp.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp to the large skillet. Working in batches, fry 8-10 pieces at a time, until golden brown and crispy, about 1-2 minutes on each side. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate.
- In a bowl, combine shrimp and honey mixture together. Serve immediately, topped with walnuts. Garnish with green onions.
