HG's Oh Honey! Walnut Shrimp

While certain dishes at Chinese restaurants are fairly safe, nutritionally speaking, a few are clearly off-limits. Take one look at a plate of fried shrimp coated in a sweet 'n creamy sauce and studded with walnuts, and you'll know the truth -- it's a calorie disaster. Not our version! We turned a no-no into a yes-yes -- so eat-eat!

Ingredients:
2 1/2 tbsp. whole-wheat flour
2 dashes salt
Dash black pepper
8 oz. raw large shrimp, peeled, tails removed, deveined (about 16 shrimp)
2 tbsp. fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
2 tbsp. fat-free mayonnaise
1 tbsp. honey
1 drop lemon juice
Dash chili powder
1 tbsp. chopped walnuts
Serving suggestion: steamed sugar snap peas

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray and set aside.

In a wide sealable container, combine flour with a dash each salt and pepper. Seal and shake to mix. Set aside.

Make sure shrimp are dry. (Blot well with paper towels.) Place in a bowl with egg substitute, and gently toss to coat.

One at a time, gently shake shrimp to remove excess egg substitute and transfer to the seasoned flour; flip to evenly coat. Place on the baking sheet, evenly spaced.

Lightly mist shrimp with nonstick spray. Bake in the oven for 5 minutes. Flip shrimp. Bake until cooked through and slightly crispy, about 5 more minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine mayo, honey, lemon juice, chili powder, and remaining dash salt. Whisk until smooth.

Just before serving, microwave mayo mixture for 20 seconds, or until hot. Stir until smooth. Add to the shrimp bowl and toss to coat. Serve (over steamed sugar snap peas, if you like) and top with walnuts. Enjoy!

MAKES 2 SERVINGS

Honey Walnut Shrimp, Average

If one were to make a list of enticing food qualities, the terms "made with honey," "covered with cream sauce," "topped with nuts," and "fried until crispy" would likely make the cut. Alas, these traits can put some otherwise guilt-free shrimp in a perilous nutritional situation. Honey tastes great but is loaded with sugary calories; creamy sauce is fabulous but typically fatty; and nuts, though healthy in moderation, are fat-packed and calorie-dense little items. And we all know that fried food is never a good choice. When you put these characteristics together, those shrimp don't stand a chance. Hungry Girl to save the day (and the shrimp)! Our creamy sauce has just the right balance of decadent honey and low-calorie ingredients. Our lightly coated shrimp are baked, and we use our walnuts wisely. What's more appealing than a delicious and calorie-considerate meal? Nuttin' honey...