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Delicious Pad Thai with shrimps, bean sprouts, and lime on a banana leaf, served on a woven mat.
Stovetop~35 minComplexity

Lime Shrimp Dragon Noodles

This Lime Shrimp Dragon Noodles delivers 33g protein and 452 calories per serving — a mid-range option for balancing protein intake with carb refeed days. Quick-preps 2 servings on the stovetop, letting you adjust batch size for flexible meal planning around training volume and daily calorie targets.

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Ingredients

2 servings
  • Shrimp(227g)
  • Ramen Noodles, Dry(85g)
  • Sriracha sauce(30g)
  • Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(30g)
  • Brown sugar(30g)
  • Lime
  • Unsalted Butter(30g)
  • Garlic(120g)
  • Green Onion (Scallion)
  • Cilantro, Fresh

Instructions

  1. 1Place the shrimp in a colander and rinse with cool water until thawed. Let drain completely while you prepare other ingredients.
  2. 2In a small bowl, whisk together the sriracha sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and juice from half the lime. Set the sauce aside.
  3. 3Fill a medium pot with water, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the ramen noodles (discard the flavoring packet) and cook 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Drain the noodles in a colander and set aside.
  4. 4Mince the garlic. Add the butter and garlic to a large skillet and sauté over medium heat for 1 minute, until fragrant and softened.
  5. 5Add the shrimp to the skillet and sauté over medium-high heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque with no gray remaining.
  6. 6Add the drained noodles to the skillet with the shrimp. Pour the prepared sauce over top and toss continuously for 1–2 minutes over medium heat until everything is evenly coated and warmed through.
  7. 7Divide the noodle mixture evenly into 2 airtight containers while hot. Top each portion with sliced green onions, fresh cilantro leaves, and a squeeze of lime juice.
  8. 8Cool to room temperature before sealing containers. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Nutrition — Per Serving

452

calories

33g

protein

21g

fat

Carbohydrates
64g
Saturated fat
3.6g
Sodium
1798 mg
Dietary fiber
2.9g

2 servings per batch · ~276g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Lime Shrimp Dragon Noodles have per serving?

Each serving contains 33g of protein and 452 calories with 21g fat and 64g carbs. This macro split makes it a solid mid-range protein option for lunch without spiking calories too high.

How long does Lime Shrimp Dragon Noodles take to make?

This recipe is marked as quick prep and yields 2 servings, so you can have a full meal ready in under 20 minutes on the stovetop. It's efficient for single or double meal prep when you need something fast.

Is Lime Shrimp Dragon Noodles good for muscle gain?

At 33g protein per serving, this recipe falls short of ideal muscle-building targets on its own but works well as a carb-heavy complement to higher-protein meals throughout your day. The 64g carbs support workout performance and recovery when paired with additional protein sources.

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