Description
This Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp Copycat Recipe features crispy tempura-fried shrimp tossed in a sweet and savory honey sauce and topped with homemade candied walnuts and green onions.
Ingredients
- Canola oil, for frying
- ½ cup water
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup walnuts
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup tempura flour, divided
- ⅔ cup water
- ¼ cup green onions, diced
Instructions
- Pour 3 inches of canola oil into a wok and heat to 350°F. Ensure the oil is deep enough so the shrimp doesn’t touch the bottom but not completely submerged.
- To make the candied walnuts, place a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ½ cup water and ¾ cup sugar. Whisk until the sugar dissolves.
- Add walnuts to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack to dry.
- To make the sauce, place a saucepan over medium heat. Add honey, garlic paste, ginger paste, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and 3 tablespoons water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Toss shrimp with 2 tablespoons of the tempura flour to lightly coat.
- Whisk the remaining tempura flour with ⅔ cup water to make a batter.
- Dip each shrimp in the batter, then immediately place into the hot oil. Fry for 4 to 5 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove the shrimp from the oil and place on a wire rack to drain and crisp up.
- Toss the fried shrimp in the prepared sauce.
- Serve over rice and garnish with diced green onions and candied walnuts.
Notes
- Make sure the oil stays at 350°F for optimal frying.
- Dry the candied walnuts thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Use jumbo shrimp for the best texture and flavor.
- Serve immediately for the crispiest result.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
