Everyone needs a mid-week pick-me-up. Who knew that could come in the form of a honey garlic shrimp meal prep dish? This summery shrimp meal prep lunch is perfect for a quick lunch. It’s also dairy-free and high protein!
The first thing you need to know is that the shrimp is the star of the show. Coated in a delicious honey and garlic sauce, the shrimp are punchy and sweet without being too overpowering.
Paired with an assortment of fresh, crunchy vegetables, it tastes like summer leaping off a plate.
Rice is the perfect grain to add to the mix. It’s quick and easy to make in big batches, so it’s the ideal carb to add to a run of meal prep portions.
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Ingredients and Substitutes
GARLIC SHRIMP
Shrimp (1lb) – You can use either fresh or frozen shrimp.
Salt and black pepper
Olive oil (1 tbsp)
Garlic (1 clove) – I prefer fresh garlic.
GARLIC HONEY SAUCE
Garlic (4 cloves) – fresh or powdered.
Red chili flakes (1/2 tbsp) – A little kick of chili is the perfect thing to add some spice to the dish.
Honey (2 tbsp) – or you could also use sugar.
Soy sauce (2 tbsp) – Low-sodium soy sauce is ideal for this dish.
Water (2 tbsp)
Cornstarch (1 tsp) – you can also use flour.
VEGETABLE STIR FRY
Carrots (3 medium) – Fresh, peeled carrots are perfect for this dish.
Broccoli (1 head)
Corns (1 cup) – Either baby corn or individual corn kernels will work beautifully here. Grab some canned corn or – for best results – steam it fresh.
Snow peas (1 cup) – They’re crispy and crunchy, and they cook in a matter of minutes.
Basmati rice (1 cup) – any type of rice works
How to Make Honey Garlic Shrimp Meal Prep
Step 1. Cook rice according to the instructions on the package.
Step 2. Mix together all of the garlic honey sauce ingredients.
Step 3. Get your frying pan on medium-high heat, then add a tablespoon of olive oil to let it heat up. Drop in a single clove of minced garlic
Step 4. Then, add the shrimp, salt and black pepper. Cook on each side for 2-3 minutes until the garlic goes golden brown, but the shrimp stays tender even once cooked. Take it out of the pan.
Step 5. Lower the heat and add carrots to the pan. Saute for a couple of minutes. Add more olive oil if you need it.
Add in your broccoli, saute for a couple of minutes, and add the corn kernels and snow peas. Add salt and black pepper. Pour the sauce over those delicious vegetables to coat them.
Mix it all together to coat the vegetables and make sure they’re all thoroughly cooked. Sauteeing for about five more minutes should do the trick.
Step 6. Divide all of the ingredients into 4 food containers
What to Pair with Shrimp?
Shrimp is a delicious summer dish, so it’s perfect with a side of crisp vegetables. Fresh vegetables like green beans, snow peas, carrots, corn, and broccoli are ideal for shrimp.
Especially spiced, seasoned shrimp like our honey garlic friends here.
Is Garlic Shrimp Good for You?
Absolutely! This dish is super high in essential nutrients thanks to all the vegetables. Pair that with the nutritional benefits of garlic and honey, plus the high protein shrimp, and you’ve got a winner.
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Honey Garlic Shrimp Meal Prep
Ingredients
Rice
- 1 cup white basmati rice
Garlic Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp
- salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
Garlic Honey Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tbsp red chili flakes
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Vegetable Stir Fry
- 3 medium carrots finely chopped
- 1 head of broccoli chopped
- 1 cup corns
- 1 cup snow peas
- salt and black pepper
Equipment
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to the instructions provided on the packaging.
- In a small bowl, mix garlic honey sauce ingredients.
- Pat dry the shrimp, season it with salt and pepper. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the frying pan, heat it up, and add in minced garlic.
- Sear shrimp on high heat for 2-3 minutes on one side and then cook for 2-3 minutes on another side. Remove the shrimp and set it aside.
- Lower the heat to medium-high, add in the carrots, and sauté them for 2-3 minutes. Add a little bit more olive oil if needed.
Then add in broccoli and let it sauté for another 2-3 minutes. Finally, add in the corn and snow peas, salt, and black pepper and pour in the sauce.
Sauté for 5 minutes until all the veggies are cooked and fully covered with the sauce. - Divide cooked ingredients into 4 different food containers.