High-Protein Shrimp Stir Fry with Noodles Recipe
A delicious and nutritious high-protein shrimp stir fry with noodles, packed with colorful vegetables and a flavorful homemade stir-fry sauce. This quick and easy meal is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, offering a balanced combination of protein, fiber, and vibrant flavors.
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Low Fat
Protein
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces high-protein noodles (whole wheat, edamame, or chickpea noodles)
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 cup snow peas
Stir-Fry Sauce
- 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)
Extras for Flavor & Texture
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts or cashews (optional, for crunch)
- Cook the Noodles: In a large pan or wok, bring water to a boil and cook the high-protein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Vegetables: In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender. Toss in the snow peas for the last minute of cooking.
- Combine Everything: Add the cooked noodles and shrimp back into the pan. Pour in the stir-fry sauce and toss until everything is well coated.
- Serve & Garnish: Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and crushed nuts. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Use shrimp that are already peeled and deveined to save prep time.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha or red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
- For a vegan version, substitute tofu for shrimp and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Serving with high-protein noodles boosts the overall protein content.
- Be sure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
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