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Low Calorie Meal Prep Sweet Chili Shrimp Bowls - Simple, Fresh, and Flavor-Packed

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Shrimp: 1.5 pounds large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails off
  • Sweet chili sauce: 1/2 cup (store-bought or homemade)
  • Low-sodium soy sauce or tamari: 1 tablespoon
  • Lime juice: 1 tablespoon, fresh
  • Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
  • Ginger: 1 teaspoon, grated (optional but recommended)
  • Sesame oil: 1 teaspoon (for flavor; optional)
  • Avocado or olive oil: 1 tablespoon (for cooking)
  • Rice or base: 3 cups cooked white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice
  • Vegetables: 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 red bell pepper (sliced), 1 cup shredded carrots, 1 cup snap peas (optional)
  • Green onions: 3, thinly sliced
  • Cilantro: Small handful, chopped (optional)
  • Sesame seeds: 1 tablespoon (optional)
  • Salt and pepper: To taste

Method
 

  1. Cook your base: Make your rice or cauliflower rice according to package directions. Fluff and set aside. For lower calories, choose cauliflower rice or a half-and-half mix with regular rice.
  2. Prep the shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Dry shrimp sear better and won’t steam.
  3. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Taste and adjust salt or lime to your preference.
  4. Cook the vegetables: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add 1–2 teaspoons oil. Stir-fry broccoli, bell pepper, carrots, and snap peas for 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender. Season with a pinch of salt. Remove to a plate.
  5. Sear the shrimp: Add remaining oil to the skillet. When hot, add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until just opaque and curled.
  6. Glaze with sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Pour in the sauce and toss to coat for 30–60 seconds, just until glossy and heated through. Do not overcook or the shrimp will turn rubbery.
  7. Assemble bowls: Divide the rice or base among 4 meal prep containers. Top with sautéed vegetables and sweet chili shrimp. Spoon any extra sauce from the pan over the bowls.
  8. Finish and garnish: Sprinkle with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Add a lime wedge if you like a fresh squeeze before eating.
  9. Cool before sealing: Let bowls cool 10–15 minutes, then seal and refrigerate.