Honey Walnut Shrimp (Panda Express Copycat!)

Missing Panda Express? Are you craving a delicious shrimp dish? Surprise! You can still enjoy honey walnut shrimp… just with a few tweaks. This Chinese shrimp dish is the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and nutty goodness that’ll have you questioning whether you’re really watching your carbs. Spoiler alert—you are!

Why You’ll Love This Take-Out Recipe

1. Quick & Easy: With a prep time of just 5 minutes and a cook time of 15 minutes, you can have this gourmet meal on your dinner table in just 20 minutes! Perfect for those busy weeknights or last-minute dinner plans.
2. Oh-So-Crispy: Who doesn’t love a crunchy, golden-brown shrimp? Thanks to our dynamic duo of almond flour and walnuts, you’ll achieve that perfect crispy coating without the carbs. Yum!
3. Saucy Goodness: The sauce—let me tell you—is out of this world! Combining keto honey, coconut aminos, and a few other magical ingredients makes for a rich, flavorful sauce that is thick enough to coat every shrimp perfectly.

Making Keto Honey Walnut Shrimp at Home

To make this keto honey walnut shrimp at home, you will need a few key ingredients… and a little bit of patience. But trust me, it’s worth the wait!

Shrimp

I recommend using fresh shrimp for this recipe, as frozen may affect the texture and crispiness of the dish. You can either purchase them already peeled and deveined or peel and devein them yourself.

Coating

Traditionally, honey walnut shrimp is coated in a batter made with all-purpose flour. However, I swapped that out with almond flour to keep this dish low-carb and gluten-free.

To add some extra crunch and flavor, I also added chopped walnuts to the mix.

Sauce

This is where all the magic happens! The sauce is what makes this dish stand out, and you won’t believe it’s keto-friendly.

It’s made with a combination of heavy cream, keto honey, sugar-free sweetener, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.

Frying Oil

You can use your preferred cooking oil for frying the shrimp. I personally like to use olive oil or coconut oil as they have a high smoke point and add extra flavor to the dish.

Tips for a Perfect Low Carb Honey Walnut Shrimp

• Pat the shrimp dry before coating them to ensure the breading sticks properly.
• Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the coated shrimp. You can test if it’s ready by dropping in a small piece of breading—if it sizzles and turns golden brown in a few seconds, it’s ready to go.

• You can also check the oil temperature using a candy thermometer. The ideal temperature for frying shrimp is 375°F (190°C).
• Don’t overcrowd the pan while frying. This will prevent the shrimp from getting crispy as they’ll steam instead of fry.
• Place the cooked shrimp on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil before serving.

• Pour the sauce over the shrimp instead of tossing them in it to keep the breading intact.
• The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. If you find that it has thickened too much, mix in a tablespoon of water to slightly thin it out.

My sauce is too thick! What do I do?

If you find that your sauce has thickened too much, don’t worry! You can easily thin it out by mixing in a tablespoon of water at a time until you reach the desired consistency. Just be careful not to add too much water, as it may dilute the flavor of the sauce.

How to eat Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp

Serve this delicious low-carb honey walnut shrimp recipe with cauliflower fried rice or zucchini noodles for a complete keto-friendly meal. You can also enjoy it as an appetizer or side dish.

Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for some added texture and freshness!

Love This Honey Walnut Shrimp? Try These Recipes!

Looking for more keto Chinese food recipes to share with friends and family? Check out a few of these favorites:

• Chinese Pepper Steak is a classic Chinese beef dish that is ready in minutes and tastes amazing!
• Korean Beef Bulgogi is a flavorful and easy-to-make beef dish that can be enjoyed on its own or as a filling for lettuce wraps.
• Keto Orange Chicken is made with a deliciously tangy orange sauce and served over cauliflower rice. Another Panda Express copycat recipe!
• Cheesy Crab Rangoons are packed full of cream cheese and fresh crab wrapped in homemade Fathead Dough.
• Korean Mayak Eggs are hard-boiled eggs that have been marinated in a sweet and savory soy sauce mixture. They make for a great snack or appetizer!

Recipe

Sugar Free Honey Walnut Shrimp

This Keto Honey Walnut Shrimp recipe adds a tasty twist to a Chinese takeout favorite! Juicy shrimp with a crispy almond flour crust are drizzled in a sweet-and-savory sauce. Add some crunchy walnuts, making it a quick and easy meal with great flavors and textures.

Prep Time:5 minutes mins

Cook Time:15 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Diet: Gluten Free

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Instructions

• In a small bowl, mix together heavy cream, keto honey, sugar-free sweetener, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the sauce. Set aside.

• In a separate bowl, combine almond flour and chopped walnuts. Set aside.

• Dip each shrimp into the beaten eggs, then dredge in the almond flour and walnut mixture, pressing gently to coat evenly.

• Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the coated shrimp in batches and cook until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer cooked shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

• Discard the excess oil. In the same skillet, pour in the prepared sauce mixture and the walnuts. Cook and stir until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon, about 2-3 minutes.

• Place the shrimp on a serving dish. Pour the sauce over the shrimp. Serve the honey walnut shrimp hot, sprinkled with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Notes

• Serving size = 7-9 large shrimp 
• The breading on the shrimp will be delicate. Pour the sauce over the shrimp instead of tossing the shrimp in the sauce to keep the breading from falling off.
• The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. If it thickens too much to pour over the shrimp, mix 1 tablespoon of water into the sauce to slightly thin it, then pour over the shrimp.

Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

Nutrition

Calories: 215 | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 339IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs:
11
g

|

% Carbs:
18.1
%

|

% Protein:
11.5
%

|

% Fat:
70.4
%

|

SmartPoints:
7

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