Roasted Pecan Shrimp

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Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • 6 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups ground pecans
  • lemon juice or lime juice, to pass at the table if desired

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Combine egg whites, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Split shrimp down the center, cutting almost but not quite completely through, opening the two halves to resemble a butterfly(thus the term butterflying).
  4. Pat dry with a paper towel and press flat with the palm of your hand.
  5. Dip each shrimp into the honey-egg wash, then shake off the excess.
  6. Place in pecans and pat lightly to coat both sides.
  7. Roast for 10 minutes on a lightly greased sheet pan.
  8. Can be made 3-4 hours in advance and served at room temperature.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

431 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 28.7g 57% DV
Total Fat 19.1g 24% DV
Carbs 43.6g 16% DV
Fiber 8.8g 31% DV
Sugar 23.4g 47% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10164.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 787.3mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 31.5mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 21mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.4mg
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 166.8mg 13% DV
Iron 3.4mg 19% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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