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Healthy Shrimp Meal Prep

A delightful meal prep recipe featuring juicy shrimp in honey-garlic sauce, served with brown rice and crisp sugar snap peas. Perfect for busy individuals seeking nutritious meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine: Asian, Seafood
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce Brings a savory umami flavor.
  • 1 tsp raw honey Adds sweetness.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Delivers warmth.
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced Infuses warmth.
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes Provides a spicy kick.
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar Brightens flavors.
Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined The star of the dish.
  • 1/2 tsp olive oil For cooking shrimp.
  • 1 1/2 cups brown rice, uncooked Nutty and wholesome base.
  • 2 cups water Essential for cooking rice.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for snap peas Enhances texture.
  • 1 lb fresh sugar snap peas Adds color and taste.
  • 1 tsp lemon zest, freshly grated Imparts citrus brightness.
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt Enhances flavors.
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper Rounds out the dish.

Method
 

Cooking Brown Rice
  1. Add uncooked brown rice to the Instant Pot. Pour in the water, stir to combine, seal the lid, and select the RICE option on high pressure.
  2. Alternatively, simmer a deep pot of water over medium heat with the brown rice for 25-30 minutes or until fully absorbed.
Preparing Shrimp
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine raw honey, low sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, and rice vinegar. Whisk until combined.
  2. Heat 1/2 tsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink on both sides, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Pour in the prepared sauce and cook until the shrimp is fully cooked, about another 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Cooking Snap Peas
  1. In another skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sugar snap peas and toss to coat.
  2. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add lemon zest, sea salt, and ground black pepper, cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes until crisp yet tender.
Meal Assembly
  1. Divide the cooked brown rice into 4 equal portions in meal prep containers.
  2. Add sautéed lemon snap peas to the opposite side and top the rice with honey garlic shrimp, drizzling any remaining sauce over.
  3. Seal the lids tightly; your meal prep shrimp is good to go in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Notes

Choose sustainably sourced shrimp. Adjust spice levels as needed. Substitute brown rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option. Feel free to add more veggies like broccoli or bell peppers.