Honey Walnut Shrimp

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Walnuts are given a brown sugar coating that pairs nicely with sweet and savory shrimp in our version of this popular restaurant dish. Serve the shrimp with rice and steamed veggies to make it a full, healthy meal. This ultra-quick dinner recipe is sure to become a new weeknight favorite.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar

  • ½ cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

  • 1 pound jumbo peeled, deveined raw shrimp

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 2 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup sliced scallions

  • 2 cups hot cooked brown rice or white rice (Optional)

Directions

  1. Bring water and brown sugar to a simmer in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in walnuts; cook, stirring often, until the sugar is golden and caramelized, about 2 minutes. Spread the walnuts evenly on a parchment paper-lined plate. Wipe out the pan.

  2. Stir shrimp, honey and 1 tablespoon oil together in a bowl. Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the shrimp mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are well browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, pepper, salt and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small bowl; add to the shrimp mixture in the pan, stirring to coat. Sprinkle with the caramelized walnuts and scallions. If desired, serve with rice.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

358 Calories
24g Fat
14g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1/2 cup
Calories 358
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 11g
Added Sugars 10g 20%
Protein 25g 51%
Total Fat 24g 30%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Vitamin A 135IU 3%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Folate 24mcg 6%
Sodium 193mg 8%
Calcium 99mg 8%
Iron 1mg 7%
Magnesium 66mg 16%
Potassium 411mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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