Heart-Healthy Honey Walnut Shrimp
Elevate your dinner routine with this lightened-up twist on a takeout favorite—Heart-Healthy Honey Walnut Shrimp. Perfectly seared shrimp are coated in a frothy egg white and cornstarch batter for a crisp texture without the need for deep frying. Toasted walnuts are paired with a luscious honey-ginger glaze made with low-sodium soy sauce, almond milk, and a hint of fresh lemon juice for tangy sweetness. This guilt-free version reduces saturated fat and sodium while keeping all the flavor you love. Garnished with bright green onions, this easy, 30-minute dish makes a stunning main course when served over nutty brown rice or quinoa. Ideal for anyone seeking a healthier yet indulgent seafood recipe, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 Large egg whites
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the shrimp by cleaning and drying them thoroughly, and place them in a mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy.
Add cornstarch to the egg whites and whisk until smooth.
Pour the egg white mixture over the shrimp, ensuring they are well coated.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the coated shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Add walnuts and toast them lightly for about 2-3 minutes until they are fragrant and golden brown.
Mix honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, almond milk, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Pour the honey sauce over the toasted walnuts, stirring for about 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, gently tossing with the walnuts and sauce until well coated.
Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Serve the heart-healthy honey walnut shrimp warm over a bed of brown rice or quinoa for an added nutritional boost.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1802 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.4 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 60.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 886 mg | 295% | |
| Sodium | 2808 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.3 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.1 g | ||
| Protein | 138.7 g | 277% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 747 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2024 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
