Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade honey walnut shrimp, a dish that captures the essence of classic Chinese-American cuisine. With perfectly crispy shrimp enveloped in a creamy sauce and topped with candied walnuts, this recipe elevates your dining experience to new heights. It’s an easy-to-follow take on the beloved Panda Express favorite, ensuring you can enjoy this comfort food from the comfort of your home. Best of all, it’s customizable—adjust sweetness or add your favorite vegetables for a personal twist. Whether for a cozy family dinner or an elegant gathering, this honey walnut shrimp will surely impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large shrimp (size 21/25)
- 1 stalk green onion (finely chopped)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Prepare candied walnuts by heating oil in a pan, adding walnuts and sugar until golden brown, then cool on parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix egg, onion powder, soy sauce, and cornstarch; coat shrimp evenly.
- Fry shrimp in hot oil until golden brown on both sides; drain excess oil.
- Combine butter, mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, rice vinegar, and soy sauce in a bowl; mix until smooth.
- Toss fried shrimp with sauce; top with candied walnuts and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces shrimp (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 180mg