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Honey Walnut Shrimp

Prep Time:30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 minutes

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.

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.
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