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!
Enjoy this recipe with unstuffed egg roll in a bowl, what a great combination!
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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!
Ingredients you’ll need
For the exact measurements, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Frozen coconut shrimp - the freezer is the way to go here. No breading or deep frying needed! Choose large shrimp when possible. I like coconut shrimp because I like the crispy coating.
- Walnuts - preferably whole or half walnut pieces.
- Honey and sweetened condensed milk - for the sweet honey sauce.
- Mayonnaise - helps make the sauce super creamy.
- Chili sauce or garlic sauce - adds a little flavor and a hint of spice.
- Sugar - for the candied walnuts.
- White or brown rice - to serve with the shrimp.
- Green onions or cilantro - both are optional garnishes.
Step-by-step instructions
This is an overview of the instructions for this delicious recipe. For complete directions, scroll down to the bottom!
#1 Make the candied walnuts. Add the walnuts to the boiling sugar and water.
#2 Cook for 2 minutes. Remove and cool on a paper towel.
#3 Bake the shrimp according to package directions.
#4 Add sauce ingredients to a small bowl.
#5 Whisk together until combined.
#6 Remove shrimp from the oven. Immediately toss the shrimp in the sauce. Serve over cooked rice.
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- Sheet Pans - I prefer aluminum sheet pans (not non-stick).
- A metal spatula.
- You'll need a small saucepan as well.
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.
The best way to reheat this meal is by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. Add the shrimp to an oven-proof dish for about 15 minutes.
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!
Perfect pairings: what to serve with
I serve this with steamed white or brown rice as a side dish. Steak fried rice would be amazing as well! Just click on the rice
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Easy Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe
Equipment
- sheet pan
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
Step one
- Cook rice according to product directions.
- Preheat the oven according to package directions.
Step two
- 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.
Step three
- 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.
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!