Grilled Shrimp
These Grilled Shrimp deliver 23g protein and 191 calories per serving—one of the leanest, most protein-dense options for rapid prep across 3 servings. Quick stovetop cooking means you're eating within minutes, making this ideal for maintaining daily protein consistency. Use this as your go-to when cutting body fat and calories matter.
Ingredients
- •Shrimp(340g)
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Garlic
- •Parsley, Fresh(8g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh(8g)
- •Paprika, Smoked(3g)
- •Red pepper flakes(1g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(15g)
- •½ tsp salt ($0.01)
- •½ Tsp Black Pepper (Freshly Cracked, $0.03)
Instructions
- 1Gather ingredients. Thaw shrimp according to package directions.
- 2Whisk together olive oil, garlic, parsley, cilantro, smoked paprika, chili flakes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- 3Rinse thawed shrimp with cold water and pat dry.
- 4Add the shrimp to the marinade.
- 5Toss shrimp marinade and let sit, covered in the fridge, for 20 minutes.
- 6Preheat the grill pan over medium-high heat, or preheat your grill to 375℉.
- 7Grill shrimp for 2 minutes on each side. They will turn pink and shrink up a little bit as the proteins tighten and their moisture cooks out. You may need to cook the shrimp in batches depending on the size of your grill pan or grill. Enjoy!
Nutrition — Per Serving
191
calories
23g
protein
11g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 1g
- Saturated fat
- 1.5g
- Sodium
- 139 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.6g
3 servings per batch · ~135g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Grilled Shrimp have per serving?
Each serving contains 23g of protein and 191 calories with minimal carbs (1g), making it an extremely lean protein source. The macro split is 11g fat and 1g carbs, so you're getting almost pure protein and fat per serving.
How long does Grilled Shrimp take to prep?
This is a quick prep recipe that comes together fast on the stovetop with 3 servings per batch. It's ideal for weeknight dinners or quick protein additions to other meals when you're short on time.
Is Grilled Shrimp good for fat loss?
At 191 calories and 23g protein per serving with only 1g carbs, this recipe is built for fat loss phases where calorie control is critical. The high protein-to-calorie ratio keeps satiety high while supporting muscle retention during a deficit.
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