Honey Walnut Shrimp

What is it?

Large shrimp are battered in a light tempura-style coating, fried, and tossed in a thick sauce of mayonnaise, honey, and condensed milk. Candied walnuts go on top for crunch and extra sweetness. It’s a Chinese-American style shrimp dish that Panda Express treats as a premium entree, so it usually costs more than the chicken and beef plates. Compared with the chain’s other items, the coating is lighter and the sauce is much creamier, which lets the shrimp texture stay noticeable under all that glaze. The walnuts are honey-coated and crisp, so you get fried shrimp, sweet sauce, and nuts in the same bite.