Description
This high-protein shrimp stir fry with noodles is a delicious and quick meal perfect for busy nights. It combines protein-rich shrimp, fresh vegetables, and high-protein noodles for a balanced and nutritious dinner. Great for lean healthy dinners and shrimp meal prep ideas high protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled & deveined
- 8 ounces high-protein noodles whole wheat edamame or chickpea noodles
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot julienned
- 1 cup snow peas
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or red pepper flakes optional for spice
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions chopped for garnish
- 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts or cashews optional for crunch
Instructions
- Cook the high-protein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the pan and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Add sliced red bell pepper, broccoli florets, julienned carrot, and snow peas. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Pour in soy sauce or tamari, honey or maple syrup, and sriracha or red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine.
- Add cooked noodles into the pan and toss everything together until heated through.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and crushed peanuts or cashews if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add more crushed peanuts or cashews
- Adjust spice level by increasing or omitting sriracha
- Substitute vegetables based on preference or seasonality
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal