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Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry
Fast, lean protein with all the flavor.
Time
15 min
Servings
2
Protein
36g
/ serving
$4.50
Why it helps on GLP-1
Shrimp is one of the leanest, fastest-cooking proteins — 36g per serving with very little fat that could slow gastric emptying further. Stir-frying preserves the crunch and nutrients in vegetables while keeping the meal under 350 calories — easy to fit into a smaller appetite.
Ingredients
- 011 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 024 cloves garlic, minced
- 031 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 041 red bell pepper, sliced
- 051 cup broccoli florets
- 061 cup snap peas or asparagus
- 072 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 081 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 09Pinch of red pepper flakes; sesame seeds and scallions to finish
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- 2
Add broccoli and bell pepper. Stir-fry 3 minutes until just tender-crisp.
- 3
Add snap peas. Cook 1 more minute. Move vegetables to one side.
- 4
Add shrimp, garlic, and ginger to the empty side. Cook 2 minutes per side until pink.
- 5
Toss everything together with soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes.
- 6
Top with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve immediately.
GLP-1 notes
- ·Frozen shrimp thaws in cold water in 10 minutes — keep a bag in the freezer.
- ·Skip the rice if the protein already feels like enough.
- ·Don't overcook shrimp; rubbery shrimp is a non-starter on a sensitive stomach.