Creamy Lemon Parmesan Shrimp
This Creamy Lemon Parmesan Shrimp delivers 32g protein and 255 calories per serving — substantial protein with minimal calorie density. Batch-preps 4 servings quickly on the stovetop for a light dinner that won't spike your daily calorie budget. Built for anyone cutting while maintaining muscle during a deficit.
Ingredients
- •Shrimp(454g)
- •Unsalted Butter(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Garlic(30g)
- •Whole Milk(360g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(80g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Cornstarch(5g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(60g)
Instructions
- 1Heat the butter (or oil) in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter has melted and pan is hot. Fry the shrimp (prawns) for 2 minutes each side until pink and 'just' cooked. Transfer to a plate.
- 2Add the garlic to the remaining butter (or oil) in the pan and fry until fragrant (about 1 minute). Reduce heat to low-medium heat, add the milk (or cream). Bring the sauce to a boil; season with salt and pepper to your taste; add in the parmesan cheese and and allow sauce to simmer for about 2 minutes until thicker. Add the cornstarch/water mixture into the centre of the pan and whisk through fast to combine into the sauce. It will begin to thicken immediately.
- 3Take off heat and stir in the lemon juice. Add the shrimp (prawns) back into the pan; top with lemon slices, parsley, extra parmesan cheese, cracked pepper and salt (if needed), to serve.
- 4Serve over steamed vegetables, zucchini noodles, rice or cooked pasta.
Nutrition — Per Serving
255
calories
32g
protein
12g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 12g
- Saturated fat
- 4.9g
- Sodium
- 536 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.2g
4 servings per batch · ~251g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Creamy Lemon Parmesan Shrimp have per serving?
Each serving delivers 32g of protein and only 255 calories with 12g fat and 12g carbs. This is a high protein-to-calorie ratio that works well for both fat loss and muscle gain phases.
How long does Creamy Lemon Parmesan Shrimp take to cook?
This quick prep recipe yields 4 servings on the stovetop in a single batch, making it efficient for meal prepping a full week of protein-rich portions. Shrimp cooks quickly, keeping overall prep time minimal.
Is Creamy Lemon Parmesan Shrimp good for fat loss?
At 255 calories and 32g protein per serving, this shrimp dish is optimized for fat loss by delivering maximum protein with minimal calorie expenditure. The low carbohydrate content at 12g leaves you flexibility within your daily macro targets.
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