High-Protein Shrimp Stir Fry with Noodles
A nutritious and delicious shrimp stir fry packed with protein, fresh vegetables, and high-protein noodles, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces high-protein noodles (whole wheat, edamame, or chickpea noodles)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup carrot, julienned
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil for cooking
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 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
Preparation
- 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.
Cooking
- 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.
- 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.
- Add the cooked noodles and shrimp back into the pan. Pour in the stir-fry sauce and toss until everything is well coated.
Serving
- Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and crushed nuts. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor and crunch. Customize spice level with sriracha. Add more protein with additional shrimp or tofu.