High Protein Shrimp Stir Fry
Packed with vibrant vegetables, tender shrimp, and a savory sauce, this High Protein Shrimp Stir Fry is the perfect quick and healthy dinner option! Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe combines crisp broccoli, sweet red bell peppers, snap peas, and carrots with protein-rich shrimp, all tossed in a flavorful blend of low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Infused with aromatic garlic and ginger, this dish is both nutritious and delicious. Ideal for weeknights or meal prep, it’s a versatile, Asian-inspired recipe that’s easy to customize and serves up to 4. Garnished with green onions and toasted sesame seeds, this stir fry is a wholesome, high-protein meal that satisfies without compromising on flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Set aside.
In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil over medium-high heat.
Add the broccoli florets and carrots to the pan and stir-fry for 3 minutes until they begin to tenderize.
Add the red bell pepper and snap peas, and continue to stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes.
Remove the vegetables from the pan and set them aside.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of canola oil over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
Return the vegetables to the pan with the shrimp.
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.
Pour the sauce over the shrimp and vegetables, stirring well to coat everything evenly.
Allow the stir fry to cook for an additional 2 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped green onions.
Transfer the stir fry to a serving dish and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
Serve immediately, enjoying your flavorful and high-protein shrimp stir fry!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1177 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.6 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 3036 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.9 g | ||
| Protein | 130.1 g | 260% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 777 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2648 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
