Honey Walnut Shrimp
This Honey Walnut Shrimp delivers 39g protein and 690 calories per serving—a high-calorie shrimp option for surplus days or post-training refeeds. Quick-preps 3 servings on the stovetop, making it ideal for smaller households or individual meal days. Stacks efficiently into higher-calorie phases when you're building and need nutrient-dense proteins.
Ingredients
- •Honey(30g)
- •2 tablespoons water
- •Walnuts(120g)
- •Greek Yogurt (Nonfat)(80g)
Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.
- •Honey(45g)
- •1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- •1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(5g)
- •Shrimp(454g)
- •Cornstarch(60g)
- •1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- •Egg Whites
Carton egg whites (e.g., Great Value, Eggland's Best) — no separating needed.
- •Canola oil(45g)
- •Rice, Brown, Long-Grain
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
Instructions
- 1Make the walnuts: Set a sheet of parchment paper on a cutting board or plate near your stove. In a small skillet, heat the honey and water over medium, whisking to combine. As soon as the mixture starts to boil, add the walnuts. With a spoon, stir to coat the walnuts in the sizzling liquid, until the skillet is almost dry (resist the urge to taste a walnut, they are HOT). Transfer the walnuts immediately to the parchment paper, spreading them into a single layer. Set aside to cool.
- 2Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, stir together the yogurt, honey, and lemon juice or vinegar.
- 3Make the shrimp: With paper towels, pat the shrimp dry. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg whites, cornstarch, and salt until no lumps remain. The mixture will be thick, sticky, and reminiscent of Elmer's glue. Add the shrimp. Stir gently to coat.
- 4Heat a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 ½ tablespoons of the oil. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, swirl to coat the pan with the oil, then with tongs, add half of the shrimp, placing them one at a time so they aren't touching each other (if they do touch, it's OK but they'll stick together, so use a spatula to break them apart). Pan fry on the firsit side for 2 minutes, then flip and cook on the other side for 1 to 2 minutes more, until the shrimp is golden outside and cooked through. Immediately remove to the plate with the walnuts. Repeat with the remaining 1 ½ tablespoons oil and remaining shrimp.
- 5Add the shrimp and walnuts to the bowl with the sauce. Stir to coat. Serve immediately over piping hot rice with a sprinkle of green onions.
Nutrition — Per Serving
690
calories
39g
protein
42g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Saturated fat
- 3.8g
- Sodium
- 194 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.0g
3 servings per batch · ~280g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Honey Walnut Shrimp have per serving?
Each serving contains 39g of protein and 690 calories, with 42g fat and 45g carbs. The walnut content drives the fat and calorie totals despite the solid protein contribution.
How long does Honey Walnut Shrimp take to prep?
Quick prep time on the stovetop yields 3 servings, making this suitable for smaller batch sizes or cooking for a few people at once.
Is Honey Walnut Shrimp good for muscle gain?
At 39g protein and 690 calories per serving, this recipe supports muscle gain with sufficient caloric intake and moderate carbs for workout fueling, though it's more calorie-dense than many other shrimp options.
