Ingredient Grain Rice Brown Rice Honey Walnut Shrimp 4.8 (12) 11 Reviews 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. By Adam Hickman Adam Hickman Adam Hickman spent nearly a decade developing, testing and refining thousands of recipes for various publications. This involved evaluating recipes using ESHA (a nutritional analysis software) and adjusting them as needed to meet nutritional standards. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 22, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is the senior nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Healthy Aging Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Protein Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) 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 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. 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 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 358 Calories 24g Fat 14g Carbs 25g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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.