Best 4 Lighter Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing collection of honey walnut shrimp recipes. Discover a lighter version of this classic dish that caters to health-conscious individuals without compromising on taste. Our recipes offer a delectable balance of crispy shrimp, candied walnuts, and a luscious honey sauce that will tantalize your taste buds.

Embark on a culinary journey with our diverse selection of recipes, each offering unique variations to suit your preferences. From a traditional rendition to a gluten-free adaptation, we've got you covered.

Get ready to impress your family and friends with this crowd-pleasing dish that combines the sweet, savory, and crunchy elements into a harmonious bite. So, put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on this delightful cooking adventure.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

HONEY WALNUT SHRIMP



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Hong Kong Style Chinese recipe! Crispy battered shrimp tossed in creamy sauce topped with sugar coated walnuts

Provided by Celia

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup water
⅔ cup white sugar
½ cup walnuts
4 egg whites
⅔ cup mochiko (glutinous rice flour)
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon canned sweetened condensed milk
1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Stir together the water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and add the walnuts. Boil for 2 minutes, then drain and place walnuts on a cookie sheet to dry.
  • Whip egg whites in a medium bowl until foamy. Stir in the mochiko until it has a pasty consistency. Heat the oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat. Dip shrimp into the mochiko batter, and then fry in the hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • In a medium serving bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, honey and sweetened condensed milk. Add shrimp and toss to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle the candied walnuts on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605.2 calories, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 179.4 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 340.2 mg, Sugar 45.2 g

LIGHTER HONEY WALNUT SHRIMP



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Make and share this Lighter Honey Walnut Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rogonzalez4

Categories     Nuts

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup walnuts
1 tablespoon Splenda sugar substitute
1 tablespoon Egg Beaters egg substitute
6 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon almond milk (Or Soy Milk)
1 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute
16 ounces shrimp

Steps:

  • Preheat Oven To 300 F
  • Toss Walnuts With Egg Beaters (Or Egg White) & Splenda.
  • Spread Coated Walnuts On A Lined Cookie Sheet & Cook In Oven For 30 Mins (Remember To Stir/Check Every 10 Mins).
  • Season Shrimp With Salt, Pepper, & Garlic To Taste (Optional).
  • Spray Pan With Non-Stick Spray & Cook Shrimp On Medium Heat.
  • Mix Mayo, Honey, Lemon Juice, Almond Milk, & Splenda.
  • Heat Mixture On Stove On Lowest Setting.
  • Toss & Coat Shrimp With Mixture
  • Top With Candied Walnuts.
  • Serve W/ Rice If Desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 238.9, Sodium 1073, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 1, Sugar 10.2, Protein 28.1

HONEY WALNUT SHRIMP



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Growing up I always saw honey walnut shrimp at Chinese wedding banquets but was never able to eat them due to my nut allergy. Luckily I outgrew the allergy in my early 20s and, consumed with curiosity for this iconic dish, it's one of the first recipes I wanted my mom to share with me. It's considered a special-occasion dish because of the technique and the size of the prawns used. And although the ingredients may seem simple, each component of the dish has a secret. For the walnuts, blanching them before frying is a classic technique Chinese restaurants use; it makes the nut's interior feel light and tender as a contrast to the crunchy candied exterior. For the sauce, the secret is the sweet-tart flavor of pineapple juice; without it the sauce could feel heavy from the mayonnaise and sweetened condensed milk. Last but not least, butterflying the shrimp makes them appear larger, giving the dish the impressive look it's known for at Chinese banquets, and coating them in cornstarch creates a light and crisp exterior. I've made this dish numerous times for my family. My mom is glad that she no longer needs to wait for a wedding to enjoy it!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup shelled walnut halves or large pieces (about 4 ounces)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons pineapple juice, such as Dole's 100% Pineapple Juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons white distilled vinegar
Kosher salt
1 pound very large (U 16-20) shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 medium heads broccoli, about 1 pound, cut into florets, stems peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
Canola oil, for frying (about 3 cups)
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch

Steps:

  • Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Add the walnuts and bring the water back to a full boil. Boil for 3 minutes. Strain the nuts into a colander and shake off excess water. Transfer the blanched pieces to a paper towel-lined plate in an even layer and let them sit until dry to touch, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the mayonnaise, condensed milk, pineapple juice, honey, vinegar and a pinch of salt together in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Butterfly the shrimp by laying one flat on a cutting board and using a paring knife to slit them down the back from top to tail, cutting deeply but not all the way through. Press down to open the split shrimp up a bit. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining shrimp. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and set aside.
  • Rinse out the saucepan the walnuts blanched in and fill it halfway with water. Season the water generously with salt as you would pasta water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the broccoli and blanch until bright green and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Strain into a colander and shake off excess water. Make a ring using the florets on a serving platter and tuck the stem pieces under the florets. Set aside.
  • Fill a wok or Dutch oven with about 2 to 3 inches of canola oil. Place over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer.
  • While the oil is heating up, place 1/3 cup water and the sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir until dissolved. Set aside.
  • Once the oil reaches 350 degrees F, reduce heat to medium and add the blanched walnuts. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes (don't let them become dark or they will be bitter). Remove with a slotted spoon and place on another paper towel-lined plate and turn the heat off. Sprinkle the walnuts lightly with salt.
  • Place a wire rack over a sheet pan. Add the fried walnut pieces to the sugar syrup in the saucepan and stir to coat. Transfer the walnuts with a slotted spoon to the rack and let them dry slightly and set, about 5 minutes.
  • Return the oil to medium-high heat and bring back to 350 degrees F. Place the shrimp in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with cornstarch and toss until each shrimp is fully coated. Shake off any excess cornstarch.
  • Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp (work in two batches if necessary) and fry until they are orangish-pink and the cornstarch coating is almost translucent, about 3 minutes. (For smaller shrimp, see Cook's Note for cooking times.) When cooked through, the shrimp will float to the surface and the bubbling will begin to subside. Transfer the fried shrimp with a slotted spoon into the bowl with the mayonnaise mixture. Toss until fully coated.
  • Place the shrimp in the center of the platter in the broccoli ring. Drizzle any additional sauce over the broccoli florets and shrimp. Scatter candied walnuts around the sides of the plate and on top of the shrimp and broccoli. Serve immediately.

HONEY WALNUT SHRIMP



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This is one of my favorite dishes at a well known KC restaurant. It's taken me quite a while to perfect this but I think this is very close.

Provided by CindiJ

Categories     Greens

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 cups water
1 cup sugar
1 cup english walnuts
6 egg whites
1 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 1/2 cups canola oil (for frying)
3 cups shredded cabbage or 3 cups bok choy
1 cup shredded carrot

Steps:

  • In small saucepan bring water and sugar to a boil. Add walnuts and continue boiling for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and place walnuts on a cookie sheet to dry.
  • Grate cabbage and carrots and toss lightly to mix. Place on serving platter. Set aside.
  • In medium bowl, whip egg white with wire whisk until light and foamy. Stir in corn starch until it takes on a thick consistency. Heat oil in deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350 degrees f.
  • While oil is heating make the sauce. In medium bowl mix together mayonnaise, honey, sweetened condensed milk, orange juice and orange zest. Set aside.
  • Dip shrimp into batter mixture and fry in heated oil 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
  • You will want to do this in 3-4 batches. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  • Place shrimp on top of cabbage and carrot mixture, drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with the glazed walnuts. Can be served on steamed rice or by itself as a salad.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, large shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
  • To easily remove the shrimp shells, make a shallow cut along the back of each shrimp and use your fingers to gently pull off the shell.
  • If you don't have time to make the honey walnut sauce from scratch, you can use a store-bought sauce. Just be sure to choose a sauce that is made with real honey and walnuts.
  • Serve the honey walnut shrimp with rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Honey walnut shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and savory flavor, crispy walnuts, and tender shrimp, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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