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 hoisin sauce, rice wine vinegar and soy sauce in a small mixing bowl. Whisk until combined. Set aside.
- 2Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel. Season shrimp on both sides with salt and pepper.
- 3Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add half of the shrimp in a single layer. Saute for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until shrimp are cooked through and pink. Use a slotted spoon to transfer cooked shrimp to a separate plate. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
- 4Once the second batch of shrimp is cooked through, add the first batch of cooked shrimp back to the saute pan, along with the hoisin sauce mixture. Saute together for 1-2 minutes, tossing until the shrimp are evenly coated and the sauce is heated through. Remove from heat and sprinkle shrimp with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve warm over rice, quinoa, noodles, and/or veggies.
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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