Easy Peruvian Shrimp
Peruvian Shrimp delivers 27g protein and 252 calories per serving — a lean, calorie-efficient option for fat-loss phases. Four servings prep on the stovetop in minutes, giving you a high-protein dinner that doesn't require advance planning. Rotates easily into meal prep cycles without repetition fatigue.
Ingredients
- •1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken or vegetable stock)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •Cumin, Ground(15g)
- •1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
- •Olive oil(23g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Shrimp(454g)
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh
Instructions
- 1In a small mixing bowl, add the white wine (or chicken or veggie stock), lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper, and whisk together until combined. Set aside.
- 2In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and garlic, and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are cooked through and pink (and no longer gray). Transfer the shrimp and garlic to a separate plate, and set aside.
- 3Return the sauté pan to the stove over medium-high heat. Add in the white wine sauce, and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. (If you want a thicker sauce, you can let it boil down for an extra 2-3 minutes more.) Carefully add in the shrimp, and stir until they are evenly coated with the sauce.
- 4Remove from the heat and serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition — Per Serving
252
calories
27g
protein
7g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 22g
- Saturated fat
- 1.0g
- Sodium
- 152 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.7g
4 servings per batch · ~191g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Easy Peruvian Shrimp have per serving?
Each serving contains 27g of protein and 252 calories, with 7g fat and 22g carbs. This is a solid lean protein option with balanced macros that fits well into most daily targets.
How long does Easy Peruvian Shrimp take to prep?
This recipe has quick prep time on the stovetop and batch-preps 4 servings, making it practical for weekday meal prep. You get four complete protein portions with minimal active time.
Is Easy Peruvian Shrimp good for fat loss?
At 252 calories and 27g protein per serving, this works effectively for fat loss when you need high protein in a lower-calorie meal. The lean protein base and moderate carb content support sustained deficit dieting.
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