If you're a fan of Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp, you'll love this easy, oven-baked version! Crispy shrimp tossed in a creamy, sweet sauce with candied walnuts. It's the perfect balance of sweet and crunchy.
Just like the restaurant version, but even better because you can make it at home!
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Panda Express honey walnut shrimp
Better than the original? You decide! BUT, I think my baked Honey Walnut Shrimp recipe is just as delicious as the Panda Express version. However, it's more affordable and there's no fussy clean-up!
Quick and Easy: No need for egg whites, tempura batter, or deep frying. This recipe uses store-bought breaded frozen shrimp for a hassle-free experience.
Restaurant-Quality at Home: Ready in about 20 minutes, this dish will impress your family and friends!
Easy Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe
Equipment
- sheet pan
- Spatula
- small sauce pan
- Medium mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 8-10 Jumbo coconut frozen shrimp or use your favorite frozen breaded shrimp. I prefer the jumbo coconut shrimp
- Candied Walnuts
- ½ cup walnuts
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 2 green onions (optional garnish) slice the green onions on the bias, set aside for garnish.
- 1.5 cups white rice (I used a quick cooking jasmine rice) cook according to package directions. Or serve over brown rice if you'd prefer.
Instructions
- Cook rice according to product directions.
- Preheat the oven according to package directions.
- While oven is preheating make the candied walnuts. Bring water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan. Boil for two minutes, stirring often.
- Add the ½ cup walnut halves and cook an additional two minutes. Remove from the boiling sugar with a slotted spoon and allow to cool on parchment paper.
- Cook the frozen shrimp according to product directions.
- Make the sauce. Mix mayonnaise, honey, sweetened condensed milk and chili garlic sauce in a large bowl. Whisk together to combine.
- Remove the shrimp from the oven. Immediately toss the crispy shrimp and the caramelized walnuts in the sweet creamy sauce to coat. Spoon over rice, sprinkle with sliced green onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ's)
Hong Kong perhaps, but most often enjoyed in the United States. This is a dish we see quite often here in California. Have you ever tried it?
It's breaded shrimp that has been fried (or in this case baked) and then dunked in in a sweet/spicy sauce. It's the best combination of crunchy/tangy and sweet!
Firecracker sauce is really similar using lemon in place of the mayonnaise and sweetened condensed milk.
Deb's tips for the perfect dish
The best way to reheat leftovers is in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake on a baking sheet and reheat until crispy, about 15 minutes or so.
- Watch for frozen shrimp to be on sale, buy and freeze so that way when you're in the mood for honey walnut shrimp you won't have to make a special trip!
What to serve with honey walnut shrimp
If you're turning this into a full takeout-style night at home, a few cozy sides really round things out. A scoop of steak fried rice brings that savory, hearty bite that plays so nicely with the sweet crunch of the shrimp. Pot stickers are always a good idea-crispy on the outside, tender in the middle, and basically impossible to stop at just one.
And for another great side that isfull of flavor, egg roll in a bowl gives you all the good stuff without any extra fuss. Put it all on the table, pass the chopsticks, and suddenly Tuesday night feels way more exciting than it had any right to!
More recipes you'll love
If you're craving more takeout-style favorites to round out the week, a few tried-and-true recipes fit right in. Crockpot orange chicken brings that sweet, saucy comfort with almost no effort, making it a solid choice for busy nights. Chicken fried rice is always a reliable side or main, packed with savory flavor and ready to soak up every bit of extra sauce.
And if noodles are calling your name, a simple sesame noodle dish adds just the right slurp-worthy finish to the table.
Better than takeout, made right at home
If you give this honey walnut shrimp a try, I'd love to hear what you think. Leave a comment and tell me if it earned a spot in your takeout-at-home rotation, and don't forget to rate the recipe so others know it's a keeper!
If this kind of easy, cozy dinner is your thing, be sure to browse around the blog for more simple, family-approved meals-and grab the recipe so you can make it again the next time the craving hits.
Liza says
Oh, I LOVE this shrimp! I always want to order it from Panda! I must make it at home now! Because home-made is so much better! 🙂
Bowl Me Over says
Enjoy Liza, I think you'll really love it!!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Love the shortcut! Looks great!
Bowl Me Over says
Thanks Dorothy!
christine says
Sounds delicious and since it has one of my favorite ingredients, chile garlic sauce, I'm totally going to try it!
Bowl Me Over says
Me, love that spicy goodness - enjoy!!!
Lois says
We had this for dinner tonight and was very good. I'm so glad i made it.
Bowl Me Over says
I'm so glad you came back by to let me know! Thanks Lois for sharing and giving this recipe 5 stars!!!
Lois says
I am going to. Make this for dinner this evening. What chili garlic sauce did you use.
Bowl Me Over says
How exciting, I just love this meal! The sauce I used is Huy Fong Chili Garlic Sauce, there are a couple other brands out there too, but that is what I used. Enjoy Lois!
debi at Life Currents says
This looks great! I love their coconut shrimp, so super thanks for the coupon. And, thanks for the recipe. This is the perfect thing for a weeknight!
Bowl Me Over says
Yes, those quick & easy meals are always perfect for weeknights! You are welcome Debi, thanks for stopping by!
Maeva (Cook A Life! by Maeva) says
The recipe looks great and affordable even for beginners ! I like how this is a healthier substitute to take out.
Bowl Me Over says
I really like that the portion control is so simple using SeaPak - because it's so yummy, it's easy to overeat! If you're like me anyway! 😀
Luci's Morsels says
This looks so good and simple enough! Yum! Thank you for sharing this one.
Bowl Me Over says
You betcha Luci - that's in in a bowl! 😀
Platter Talk says
Nice recipe. SeaPak is a good brand and I love how you combined their product with your cooking!
Bowl Me Over says
Thanks guys, I was so pleased with this recipe, it turned out just amazing!
Christine says
This recipe looks so tasty! Yum! Love shrimp and the sauce looks so delicious!
Bowl Me Over says
The sauce is amazing, the perfect sweet/spicy mix!! Thanks Christine!
Anjali says
quick meals are my fav to whip up when you find products you love!
Bowl Me Over says
I agree Anjali, fast, easy & delish is always best!!
Jennie Durren says
Well there's a good time-saving (and cleanup-saving) idea. This looks yummy! I, too, love stuff in a bowl 😉 It's my favorite way to eat.
Bowl Me Over says
Yes Jennie - anything that keeps a ton-o-dishes for clean-up is a winner in my book. Love that this bowl is quick and so delish!
Angela Bishop says
I've always been afraid to make something like this but with your recipe and using SeaPak as a shortcut, it looks right up my alley! #client
Bowl Me Over says
Awesome, I hope you do give it a try Angela! I had more for lunch today, it's just so good! 😀 Thank you for stopping by!