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Copycat Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp

A plate piled high with crispy, glazed shrimp topped with chopped pecans, resembling Copycat Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp.
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Make crispy shrimp coated in a creamy, sweet honey sauce with candied walnuts at home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 cup walnut halves
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup canned peach slices or pineapple chunks, drained

Instructions

  1. Prepare the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry. In a bowl, whisk the egg white until slightly frothy. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. In a separate shallow dish, mix the cornstarch, flour, and salt. Dredge the shrimp in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  2. Make the candied walnuts: Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts, sugar, and water. Stir constantly until the water evaporates and the sugar coats the walnuts, about 3 to 5 minutes. Spread the coated walnuts on parchment paper to cool completely.
  3. Fry the shrimp: Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C). Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack lined with paper towels.
  4. Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, sweetened condensed milk, rice vinegar, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
  5. Combine: In a large bowl, gently toss the hot, crispy shrimp with the honey sauce until lightly coated. Add the drained peaches or pineapple.
  6. Serve immediately: Toss in the cooled candied walnuts just before serving to keep them crunchy.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, double-fry the shrimp: Fry once until pale, remove, let rest for 5 minutes, then fry again until golden brown.
  • Do not add the walnuts until the very end; they will soften if mixed into the sauce too early.
  • Use whole milk mayonnaise for the richest sauce flavor.

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