Pf Chang's Shrimp With Candied Walnuts Recipe - Food.com (2024)

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Submitted by Sarah the Chef

"A very close copy-cat of the restaurant's version. I've seen 3 variations of recipes for this dish on the internet. 1 tasted like mayo (YUCK), 1 was WAY too sweet, the other did not provide enough sauce and had too much of the spices. This seems to be a close as you can possibly get."

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Ready In:
1hr

Ingredients:
18
Serves:

4

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ingredients

  • The Walnuts

  • 12 cup water
  • 12 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • The Sauce

  • 12 cup coconut milk
  • 14 cup rice syrup
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, slightly heaping
  • 1 12 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 18 teaspoon turmeric (maybe a dash more)
  • 1 dash celery salt (do NOT put in very much)
  • 1 dash powdered ginger
  • The Shrimp

  • 1 lb shrimp, de-veined and shelled
  • 2 egg whites
  • 34 cup all-purpose flour
  • 14 cup cornstarch
  • salt and pepper to season the flour, to taste or cornstarch, dredge with to taste
  • 1 cup oil (for frying)
  • The Finishing Touches

  • 1 cup honey dew melon ball (or Cantaloupe if you prefer)
  • sweetened flaked coconut

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directions

  • The the walnuts:

  • Prepare a piece of parchment paper or lightly grease a baking sheet. Set aside.
  • Combine water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add in the walnuts, stirring constantly. Cook for 5-10 minutes or until thickened. Place the walnuts on the parchment paper or baking sheet. Separating them carefully. Allow them to cool fully.
  • An alternative to this is to simply toss the walnuts in a skillet with some white sugar and heat over medium-high heat, tossing constantly until the sugar is melted and caramelized.
  • For the sauce:

  • Whisk this together over a low heat until warm. You want a very pale yellow color, if the color is too pale, add a dash more tumeric. Remove from heat.
  • The the shrimp:

  • Clean and dry shrimp well.
  • Whisk egg whites lightly in a bowl, add the shrimp and coat well.
  • Combine the flour and cornstarch with some salt and pepper. Dredge the shrimp.
  • Fry shrimp in hot oil, 3-5 minutes until the breading is golden and the shrimp are pink. Fry only a couple shrimp at a time, transferring to a paper towel to drain. Continue until all the shrimp are cooked.
  • Toss the shrimp and honey dew and/or cantaloupe melon balls in the warm sauce. Top with candied walnuts and a light sprinkling of coconut. Serve over rice!

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  1. Pf Chang's Shrimp With Candied Walnuts Recipe - Food.com (14)

    I think this recipe is very close to the PF Changs recipe. In fact,I would venture to say that it might just be a bit tastier. There have been times when I have ordered this shrimp at the restaurant and it was overly sweet. This recipe has a perfect balance of creamy and sweet. I felt that the lack of additional seasoning in the flour for the shrimp allowed the sauce to really shine through. I would not change it at all. I rate this recipe a five-- for outstanding flavor and also, for being as close to the restaurant recipe as I believe you can get.

  2. Pf Chang's Shrimp With Candied Walnuts Recipe - Food.com (15)

    We had this a week ago at PF Chang's and loved it. I was excited to see it online and since I had the ingredients, I decided to make it last night for dinner. It was a real winner. It tasted exactly like PF Chang's. I thought the flour/cornstarch coating was great. My shrimp was very crisp. I fried about six at a time in a medium sized pan. Thank you Sarah for posting it. I give it a five.

  3. Pf Chang's Shrimp With Candied Walnuts Recipe - Food.com (16)

    My partner loved this.. I used coconut cream instead of milk..and it was so so yummy.. Definately five stars and on the menu again and again.. this would be great at a potluck..I will take it with me to my next one.

  4. Pf Chang's Shrimp With Candied Walnuts Recipe - Food.com (17)

    I've never had the PF Chang's version of this, so I have no prior knowledge of this recipe, or the flavors involved. First, I think the shrimp themselves could have used some seasoning. They did fry up nicely, but after tossing them with sauce, they lost their crunch. I like crispy shrimp, therefore, I would serve the sauce on the side, next time...The candied walnuts were a nice addition. Thanks for sharing this recipe, Sarah the Chef. Made for Fall PAC 2011.

  5. Pf Chang's Shrimp With Candied Walnuts Recipe - Food.com (18)

    I followed the recipe without any changes and it tasted and looked exactly as PF Chang's dish.

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Pf Chang's Shrimp With Candied Walnuts Recipe  - Food.com (2024)

FAQs

What is walnut shrimp sauce made of? ›

Make the sauce.

Just add honey, mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, and white vinegar to a small bowl and mix. That's it! I love using Japanese Kewpie Mayo instead of American mayo but either works perfectly fine. Japanese mayo is just more yellow in color, richer, and slightly more tangier and sweeter.

Is walnut shrimp authentic Chinese food? ›

Honey walnut shrimp is a Western-inspired Cantonese dish of lightly battered prawns in a mayonnaise-based sauce, served with candied walnuts, and is commonly served in Chinese banquet meals. The dish may have originated in Hong Kong, before being introduced to the United States in the 1980s and 1990s.

How do you reheat Panda Express walnut shrimp? ›

How do you reheat Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp? Putting the shrimp in a bowl and into the microwave will result in soggy shrimp. 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.

Is there a substitute for sweetened condensed milk? ›

You can make a sweetened condensed milk substitute on the stovetop as well. In a saucepan, whisk together 2 cups milk and 1 cup sugar. Heat the mixture on medium to allow the sugar to dissolve. Reduce the temperature just before the milk begins to boil, and then leave it to simmer on low.

What can I use in place of condensed milk? ›

Condensed Milk Substitutes

If you don't have sweetened condensed milk, you can make your own using evaporated milk and sugar, or you can bring 3/4 cup of white sugar, 1/2 cup of water, and 1 1/8 cups of dry powdered milk to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 20 minutes.

Are shrimp from China safe to eat? ›

Finally, there are potential risks associated with consuming farmed shrimps from China. Farmed shrimp can contain contaminants such as heavy metals, antibiotics, and pesticides, which can be harmful to human health.

Where does China get its shrimp from? ›

However, since 1995 and over the last two decades, shrimp output increases in China, have mostly come from L. vannamei (Figure 4). For example, in 2022, China harvested more than 1.5 million metric tons of shrimp from marine aquaculture, with L. vannamei accounting for 1,340 280 tons, or more than 80% of the total.

What is the new type of guy in China called the shrimp type? ›

Then you have a shrimp guy on the hook. Because China's Internet community has recently begun calling men with a well-toned body and average face 虾男 xiānán – literally shrimp man or shrimp guy. To be fair, there is of course also the female counterpart – the prawn girl (虾女 xiānǚ).

Is the honey walnut shrimp from Panda healthy? ›

✗ Honey Walnut Shrimp

The honey walnut shrimp certainly has some pros (such as heart-healthy fats from walnuts and shrimp), but it is the heaviest seafood entrée overall at Panda Express. This one comes with 360 calories, 23g total fat, 3.5g saturated fat, 35g carbohydrate, 9g sugar, 13g protein, and 440mg sodium.

What's in the firecracker shrimp at Panda Express? ›

This dish, made with succulent shrimp, hand-chopped red and yellow bell peppers, onions, string beans and whole dried chilis, is brimming with bold flavors. To finish, the dish is wok-tossed in an aromatic black bean sauce with a savory soy sauce taste.

How long does Panda Express shrimp last in the fridge? ›

Cooked shrimp lasts for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.

When reheating leftover shrimp, it's best to use a low temperature to avoid the rubbery texture shrimp can get when overcooked.

What is walnut chicken sauce made from? ›

In a bowl of a food processor or a blender combine walnuts, cilantro, chillies, garlic, lemon juice and ½ cup of chicken stock and process until you have a smooth paste. Set aside. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan and brown seasoned with salt and pepper chicken pieces on both sides over medium heat.

What is Chinese shrimp sauce made of? ›

Shrimp paste or prawn sauce is a fermented condiment commonly used in Southeast Asian and Coastal Chinese cuisines. It is primarily made from finely crushed shrimp or krill mixed with salt, and then fermented for several weeks.

Is Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp unhealthy? ›

The honey walnut shrimp certainly has some pros (such as heart-healthy fats from walnuts and shrimp), but it is the heaviest seafood entrée overall at Panda Express. This one comes with 360 calories, 23g total fat, 3.5g saturated fat, 35g carbohydrate, 9g sugar, 13g protein, and 440mg sodium.

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