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 bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, ground cumin, olive oil, minced fresh garlic, salt, and black pepper until combined. Set aside.
- 2Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat for 1 minute until hot.
- 3Add the raw shrimp to the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp begin to turn opaque and pink on the edges.
- 4Pour the lemon-cumin mixture over the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes more over medium-high heat, stirring gently, until the shrimp are fully pink and opaque throughout with an internal temperature of 145°F and no gray remaining.
- 5Remove from heat and stir in the fresh cilantro until evenly distributed.
- 6Divide the shrimp and sauce evenly into 4 airtight containers while hot, ensuring each portion receives equal shrimp and liquid.
- 7Cool to room temperature, then seal and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
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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