
Easy Hoisin Shrimp
Hoisin Shrimp provides 24g protein and 165 calories per serving — a lean option for cutting phases or high-volume meal prep days. This 4-serving stovetop dish comes together quickly, letting you prep multiple proteins in one session. Pair it with rice or vegetables to scale calories up for your specific macro targets.
Ingredients
- •Hoisin sauce(60g)
- •Vinegar, Rice(15g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(10g)
- •Shrimp(454g)
- •salt and black pepper
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •(Optional Toppings: Toasted Sesame Seeds, Thinly-Sliced Green Onions)
Instructions
- 1Combine the hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and low sodium soy sauce in a small bowl and whisk until blended. Set aside.
- 2Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- 3Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat for 1 minute until shimmering.
- 4Add half of the shrimp in a single layer and cook 2–3 minutes per side over medium-high heat, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque throughout. Transfer cooked shrimp to a plate using a slotted spoon. Repeat with the remaining shrimp (2–3 minutes per side).
- 5Return all cooked shrimp to the pan, pour in the hoisin sauce mixture, and toss continuously over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes until the sauce is heated through and coats the shrimp evenly.
- 6Remove from heat and divide the hoisin shrimp evenly into 4 airtight containers while hot.
- 7Top each container with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- 8Refrigerate up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes or serve cold over rice, quinoa, noodles, or vegetables.
Nutrition — Per Serving
165
calories
24g
protein
5g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 7g
- Saturated fat
- 0.7g
- Sodium
- 467 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.4g
4 servings per batch · ~139g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Easy Hoisin Shrimp have per serving?
Each serving delivers 24g of protein and only 165 calories, with 5g fat and 7g carbs. This is an extremely lean option for hitting protein targets without excess calories.
How long does Easy Hoisin Shrimp take to prep?
Quick prep time with 4 servings per batch makes this efficient for meal prep days when you need a fast-cooking protein. Stovetop cooking keeps total time minimal with straightforward execution.
Is Easy Hoisin Shrimp good for fat loss?
At 165 calories and 24g protein per serving, this recipe is ideal for fat loss phases where volume matters but calories need strict control. The minimal carbs (7g) and fat (5g) make this a go-to lean dinner option.
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