Remaking Panda Express's Famous Honey Walnut Shrimp | Copycat Kitchen | Delish

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds provide a similar crunch with fewer calories.

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut cream offers richness with less sugar.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based protein, cost-effective and versatile.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds creaminess.

Pour 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar into a pot and bring to a gentle boil until the sugar dissolves.

Add 1 cup of walnuts to the pot and let them boil for 2 minutes.

Remove the walnuts and place them on a baking sheet to cool.

Season 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp with salt and black pepper.

In a bowl, beat 2 eggs and set aside.

In another bowl, add 1 cup of cornstarch and mix well.

Dredge the seasoned shrimp in the beaten eggs, then coat them thoroughly in the cornstarch.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F.

Fry the shrimp in the oil for 3-4 minutes until they are golden and crispy.

Remove the shrimp from the oil and drain on paper towels.

In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons heavy cream, and 2 tablespoons honey to make the sauce.

Toss the fried shrimp in the sauce until well coated.

Add the candied walnuts to the shrimp and toss gently to combine.

Serve the shrimp and walnuts over white rice and garnish with sliced green onions.

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Allergens