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High Protein Sweet Chili Shrimp Meals - Fast, Flavorful, and Meal-Prep Friendly

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Shrimp: 1.5 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail on or off)
  • Sweet chili sauce: 1/2 cup (store-bought Thai-style)
  • Soy sauce or tamari: 2 tablespoons
  • Lime juice: 1 tablespoon (fresh)
  • Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
  • Ginger: 1 tablespoon, freshly grated (or 1 teaspoon ground)
  • Honey or maple syrup: 1–2 teaspoons (optional, for extra gloss and sweetness)
  • Red pepper flakes or sriracha: 1/2–1 teaspoon (optional, for heat)
  • Cornstarch: 1 teaspoon (to thicken the sauce slightly)
  • Sesame oil: 1 teaspoon (for flavor)
  • Neutral oil: 1 tablespoon (avocado, canola, or light olive oil for cooking)
  • Veggies: 2 cups total (bell peppers, snap peas, broccoli, or carrots, sliced thin)
  • Green onions: 2–3, sliced (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds: 1 tablespoon (optional garnish)
  • Base: 3–4 cups cooked rice, quinoa, noodles, or cauliflower rice
  • Salt and pepper: To taste

Method
 

  1. Pat the shrimp dry. Use paper towels to remove moisture. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Dry shrimp sear better and stay juicy.
  2. Mix the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger, honey (if using), red pepper flakes or sriracha, sesame oil, and cornstarch until smooth.
  3. Cook the veggies. Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced vegetables and stir-fry 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender. Transfer to a plate.
  4. Sear the shrimp. In the same pan, add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until just opaque and pink. Don’t overcook.
  5. Add the sauce. Return the veggies to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss. Simmer 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
  6. Taste and adjust. Add a splash more lime or soy sauce if needed. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.
  7. Serve. Spoon over your base of choice—rice, quinoa, noodles, or greens. For extra protein, add edamame or egg whites on the side.