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Low Calorie Meal Prep Shrimp Stir Fry Under 400 Calories - Fast, Fresh, and Flavorful

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

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium or large)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas or snow peas
  • 1 small carrot, thinly sliced into matchsticks
  • 3 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (or 1/2 tsp ground)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice (for serving)
  • Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1–2 tsp sriracha or chili-garlic sauce (optional, for heat)
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for balance)
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (to thicken)

Method
 

  1. Cook your base: Prepare brown rice or cauliflower rice according to package directions. Fluff and set aside.
  2. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, honey, broth, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Prep the shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Dry shrimp sear better and stay juicy.
  4. Heat the pan: Add oil to a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  5. Sear the shrimp: Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until just opaque and pink. Transfer to a plate.
  6. Stir-fry the veggies: In the same pan, add broccoli, carrot, and the white parts of the green onions. Cook 2–3 minutes, stirring often. Add bell pepper and snap peas; cook another 2 minutes.
  7. Add aromatics: Stir in garlic and ginger. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Don’t let them burn.
  8. Combine and sauce: Return shrimp to the pan. Whisk the sauce again (cornstarch settles) and pour it in. Toss everything for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp and vegetables.
  9. Finish and garnish: Remove from heat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and the green parts of the green onions.
  10. Portion for meal prep: Divide rice or cauliflower rice into 4 containers, top with stir fry, and let cool before sealing.