Honey Walnut Shrimp
Ashlee
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.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
- 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
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.