Description
Indulge in this High-Protein Shrimp Stir Fry with Noodles, a delightful dish that brings together succulent shrimp, vibrant vegetables, and high-protein noodles for a quick, satisfying meal ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this stir fry is not only nutritious but also highly customizable to suit your taste preferences. With a savory sauce made from low-sodium soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, each bite bursts with flavor. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or feeding the family, this one-pan wonder is sure to impress while making cleanup a breeze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 8 ounces high-protein noodles (whole wheat, edamame, or chickpea)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot (julienned)
- 1 cup snow peas
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 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 (for garnish)
- 2 green onions (chopped for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts or cashews (optional for crunch)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and measuring out sauces.
- Cook high-protein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, heat sesame oil and stir-fry red bell pepper, broccoli, carrot, and snow peas for about 3-4 minutes until tender but crisp.
- Add garlic and ginger; sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
- Incorporate shrimp; cook until they turn pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
- Mix in cooked noodles with soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, and optional sriracha; toss gently to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg