Honey Walnut Shrimp recipe

Honey Walnut Shrimp      

    

One of the best Chinese seafood dishes is honey walnut shrimp. Honey walnut shrimp is very popular in many restaurants. This dish is actually pretty cheap compared to most shrimp dishes. The shrimp is the only item on the ingredient list that is somewhat expensive. The steps are very easy – the shrimp is lightly battered, deep fried and then tossed with a honey sauce. The real treat here is the candied walnuts, they are delicious! If get some shrimp that are already peeled and deveined this dish can be on the table in about a half hour. Enjoy.

Ingredients:
1lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined, with tails removed)
1 cup water
2/3 cup white sugar
½ cup walnuts
4 egg whites
2/3 cup cornstarch
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon canned sweetened condensed milk
1 cup oil (for frying)
Cooking Instructions:
Step 1: In a small sauce pan mix water and sugar. Bring to a boil and add the walnuts. Boil for 2 minutes, drain and place on a baking sheet to dry.

Step 2: Meanwhile, beat egg whites in a medium bowl until foamy. Stir in cornstarch until it becomes somewhat thick. Dip shrimp into the batter. Heat oil in a deep fryer and fry shrimp in batches in oil until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
Step 3: In a serving bowl, mix mayonnaise, honey and sweetened condensed milk. Add shrimp and toss to coat with the sauce. Add walnuts and serve.
(Makes 4 Servings)

Clean Eating Recipe

"Clean" Chicken Stir Fry

3 chicken breasts

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 stick celery, chopped

3 skinned carrots

1/2 white onion, diced

20 edamame

2 Tbsp light soy sauce (the green bottle)

3 Tbsp lemon juice

1 Tbsp olive oil

Dash of salt and pepper

Pinch of red pepper flakes

Chop up all veggies, except for the edamame, and cut up chicken breasts and season with a bit of salt and pepper. Set aside. Heat a skillet on medium heat and add about a tablespoon of olive oil. Throw veggies into skillet and sauté for about 3 minutes. Add chicken, soy sauce, lemon juice and red pepper flakes and cook for about 15 minutes or until chicken is completely cooked. 

 

Servings: 4

Serving Size: 1 cup 

Calories: 167

Fat: 4 g

Carbs: 8.7 g

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 21 g

Clean Eating Month 1, Week 2

My first week was pretty tough...I'm not going to lie, but today I'm back at it with a vengence. Tomorrow I will be starting a 10-week TurboFire schedule that I developed myself still with the plan of starting Les Mills Combat on December 31st. Well, here's what you wait for every week...my weekly clean eating meal plan!

Sunday:
Breakfast- whole wheat english muffin: 3 scrambled egg whites cooked with 1oz low fat cheese; 1 cup strawberries
Snack- 1 cup cherries and 10 almonds
Lunch- sandwich: 3oz roast beef, tomato slices, lettuce, dijon mustard, 2 slices whole wheat bread; 4 whole wheat crackers; 1 pear
Snack- 1 banana, 1tbsp almond butter
Dinner- 4oz sirloin; 1 cup brown rice, 1 cup honey carrots

Monday:
Breakfast- pumpkin pie oatmeal
Snack- 1 medium apples with 2tbsp natural peanut butter
Lunch- chicken and black bean burrito
Snack- 1 cup watermelon, 1oz cashews
Dinner- 4oz grilled chicken breast; 1 cup brown rice, 1 cup steamed veggies

Tuesday:
Breakfast- 2 slices whole wheat toast with 2tbsp natural peanut butter, 1 banana
Snack- 1 cup mixed berries, 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
Lunch- Sandwich: 3 oz sliced turkey, tomato, lettuce, 2tbsp hummus on whole wheat pita, 1 apple
Snack- 6 whole wheat crackers, 2oz low fat cheese, 1 apple
Dinner: 1 veggie burger on whole wheat sandwich roll with 2 slices avocado, tomoato, lettuce, 1 tbsp mustard, mixed green salad with 1 tbsp dressing

Wednesday:
Breakfast- omelette made with 3 egg whites, 4oz spinach, 1oz low fat shredded cheese, 1 medium apple
Snack- 2 celery stalks with 2tbsp natural peanut butter and 1tbsp raisins
Lunch- 1 spinach salad with 4oz grilled chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, 2oz low fat shredded cheese, 2tbsp salad dressing
Snack- 1oz almonds, 1 cup skim milk
Dinner- chicken with veggies and pasta

Thursday:
Breakfast- 2cup Kashi GoLean cereal with 1 cup skim milk; 4oz plain low fat yogurt with 1/2cup strawberries
Snack- 1 low fat string cheese and 1 medium apple
Lunch- Wrap: 3oz lean ground turkey, 2 whole wheat tortillas, 2 tbsp salsa, lettuce, tomato, 1oz low fat shredded cheese; 1 orange
Snack- 2 Kashi crunchy granola bars
Dinner- 9 medium grilled shrimp, 1.5cup brown rice, 1 cup steamed veggies

Friday:
Breakfast- 4 scrambled egg whites mixed with 4oz potato, 1/2 cup red pepper and 1/2 cup onions
Snack- 1 cup cantaloupe, 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
Lunch- 3 oz grilled fish, 1 cup brown rice, 2 cups steamed spinach
Snack- 1 cup low fat plain yogurt with 1/2 cup blueberries
Dinner- Beef BBQ Sandwich and 1 small sweet potato

Saturday:
Breakfast- whole wheat pancakes with 1/2 cup blueberries and 1 cup skim milk
Snack- 1 cup plain low fat yogurt with 1/2 cup raspberries
Lunch- sandwich: 2 slices whole wheat bread, 3oz sliced turkey, 1/2 avocado, luttuce; small salad with 1 tbsp dressing
Snack- 2 hard boiled eggs; 6 whole wheat crackers
Dinner- 4 oz grilled chicken breast; 1 1/2 cup steamed green beans; 1 small sweet potato

Eat Clean Chicken Salad Recipe

Eat Clean Chicken Salad Recipe

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1/2 cup mustard
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions
• 1 tsp fresh dill weed
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp chopped tomato

Shred chicken in food processor and stir in seasonings. Add tomato. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes 3 servings.

Calories: 287
Total fat: 7g
Protein: 49g

Clean Eating Month 1, Week 1

Tomorrow I start eating clean, and I will be doing this using weekly meal planners...trying to stick as close to the plan as possible. I'm a pretty picky eater, but I am going to try some new things and substitute for the things that I absolutely cannot stand. Every Sunday I will be posting my weekly meal plan to help others that want to try eating clean as well...check it out!

Monday:
Breakfast- 1 cup steel cut oatmeal with 1 cup low fat milk and 1 banana
Snack- 1 Larabar
Lunch- turkey sandwich: 3 slices turkey breast on 2 slices whole wheat bread with tomato, lettuce, and 1/2 a cucumber
Snack- 6 whole wheat crackers and 1 oz low-fat cheese
Dinner- 4oz sirloin, 1 cup steamed cauliflower, 1 cup brown rice

Tuesday:
Breakfast- 4 scrambled egg whites with 1oz low-fat melted cheese, 2 slices whole wheat toast
Snack- 1 medium banana
Lunch- Clean Eating chicken salad (will post recipe)
Snack- 1 apple with 2tbsp natural peanut butter
Dinner- 6oz tilapia seasoned with lemon and 2 cups of steamed vegetables

Wednesday:
Breakfast- Banana peach shake: 1 cup skim milk, 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder, 1 small banana, and 1 chopped peach
Snack- 1oz raw cashews, 1/2 cup strawberries
Lunch- Egg and cheese sandwich: 1 sliced hard boiled egg, 1 slice low-fat cheese, 1 slice tomato on 2 slices whole wheat bread
Snack- 3 1/2 cups air popped popcorn
Dinner- Mexican Chicken Wrap (will post recipe)

Thursday:
Breakfast- 3/4 cup Kashi GoLean Cereal, 1 cup skim milk, 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt mixed with 3/4 cup strawberries
Snack- 1 low fat string cheese, 1 apple
Lunch- turkey sandwaich: 3 slices turkey breast on 2 slices whole wheat bread with tomato and 1/2 cucumber
Snack- 10 baby carrots with 2 tbs ranch dressing
Dinner- 4oz grilled chicken breast with 1 cup cauliflower and 1 cup brown rice

Friday:
Breakfast- 1 cup steal cut oatmeal with 1 cup low fat milk and 1 banana
Snack- 1 pear and 10 almonds
Lunch- Veggie sandwich: 1/2 sliced cucumber, 1 slice tomato, 1oz low fat cheese on whole wheat English muffin and 1 cup strawberries
Snack- 2 hard boiled eggs and 6 whole wheat crackers
Dinner- 4oz baked tilapia, 4oz sweet potato, 1 cup steamed carrots

Saturday:
Breakfast- 3/4 cup Kashi GoLean Cereal, 1 cup skim milk, 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt mixed with 3/4 cup strawberries
Snack- 1 slice while wheat toast with 1 tbsp natural peanut butter
Lunch- Taco: 1 whole grain tortilla, 1oz grilled chicken, 1/2 cup onions, salsa
Snack- 1 small cucumber, 2oz low fat cheese
Dinner- Wrap: 1 whole wheat tortilla, 4oz tuna with 2tsp grapeseed oil, 1 slice tomato

Sunday:
Breakfast- Shakeology: 1 scoop Vegan Chocolate Shakeology, 1 cup skim milk, 1/2 banana, 1 tbsp natural peanut butter
Snack- 1 apple, 1 oz walnuts
Lunch- 5oz chicken breast, 1/2 cup brown rice, 2 cups steamed vegetables
Snack- 1oz almonds and 1 cup skim milk
Dinner- 4oz turkey, 1 cup mixed vegetable stir fry sauted in 1tsp peanut oil