Craving that fancy Chinese-restaurant favorite without the fuss? This Honey Walnut Shrimp Popcorn uses Pacific Bay Ready to Heat Frozen Breaded Shrimp Popcorn for bites of whole shrimp with crisp breading, slicked in a creamy honey glaze and crowned with crunchy candied walnuts. It’s sweet, savory, and ridiculously doable at home—perfect for weeknights, potlucks, or game day.

Honey Walnut Shrimp Popcorn

Yield: 3 to 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

INGREDIENTS

For the Shrimp Popcorn

500g Pacific Bay Ready to Heat Frozen Breaded Shrimp Popcorn

Oil, for deep-frying (170 to 180 °C)

For the Candied Walnuts

½ cup walnut halves

2 tbsp sugar

2 tbsp water

For the Honey Walnut Glaze

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp mayonnaise

2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp condensed milk (optional, for creaminess)

Pinch of salt

For Garnish

Chopped spring onions or sesame seeds

PROCEDURE

Fry the shrimp popcorn. Heat oil to 170 to 180 °C and fry shrimp popcorn in batches 3 to 4 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and keep warm.

Candy the walnuts. In a small pan, heat sugar and water until bubbling. Add walnuts and stir until coated and glossy. Transfer to a lined tray; cool until crisp.

Make the honey glaze. Over low heat, melt butter; whisk in mayonnaise, honey, and condensed milk (if using) with a pinch of salt until smooth and slightly thickened.

Toss and serve. Coat fried shrimp popcorn in the honey glaze, transfer to a platter, top with candied walnuts, and garnish with spring onions or sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

NOTES

Pacific Bay Advantage: Pacific Bay Ready to Heat Frozen Breaded Shrimp Popcorn is made with whole shrimp and natural breadcrumbs, ready-to-cook from frozen, evenly sized, and fries to a consistent restaurant-style crunch.

Extra crunch tip: Double-fry—first at 160 °C, then again at 180 °C for 30 to 60 seconds.

Glaze control: Loosen thick glaze with 1 to 2 tsp hot water; balance sweetness with a pinch of salt or lemon.

Make-ahead: Candied walnuts keep up to 1 week airtight; re-crisp briefly in a low oven.

Alternatives/subs: Use Seareyna Hipon (warm gently) or Pacific Bay Jumbo Shrimp (pan-fry 1 to 2 min/side, then glaze).

Serving ideas: Serve over rice or noodles, or as a party appetizer; add chili flakes for heat.

Storage: Hold components separately; toss right before serving to maintain crunch.

FAQS

Q: How do you make honey walnut shrimp popcorn super crispy?
A: Fry in batches at 170 to180 °C and double-fry (160 °C then 180 °C). Glaze just before serving.

Q: Can you make candied walnuts ahead of time?
A: Yes—store airtight for up to 1 week. Re-crisp briefly if needed.

Q: How do I prevent the glaze from turning cloying?
A: Add a pinch of salt or a squeeze of lemon; loosen with hot water 1 to 2 tsp at a time.

Make it tonight with Pacific Bay Ready to Heat Frozen Breaded Shrimp Popcorn or order it cooked from Pacific Bay Eats.