High-Protein Shrimp Stir Fry with Noodles (25 Minutes)
A quick and high-protein shrimp stir fry with colorful vegetables and noodles, ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Stir Fry
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 8 ounces high-protein noodles (whole wheat, edamame, or chickpea noodles)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 cup snow peas
- 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)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts or cashews (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a pan or wok over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté garlic and ginger in the same pan for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots. Stir-fry 3–4 minutes until slightly tender. Toss in snow peas for the last minute.
- Add cooked noodles and shrimp back to the pan. Pour in stir-fry sauce and toss to coat everything evenly.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and crushed nuts. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Use your favorite high-protein noodles for variation.
- Adjust spice with sriracha or red pepper flakes as desired.
- Great for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner.