
Shrimp Melt
Each Shrimp Melt delivers 38g protein and 492 calories — a substantial lunch that skews high-protein without bloating your calorie budget. Quick stovetop prep yields 4 servings, fitting seamlessly into a lunch rotation that doesn't demand advance planning. Works as a standalone meal for anyone aiming to hit 150g+ daily protein on a moderate calorie intake.
Ingredients
- •Mayonnaise, Regular(80g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(15g)
- •Worcestershire Sauce(5g)
Lea & Perrins is the standard. A little goes a long way.
- •Old Bay seasoning blend(10g)
- •Celery(45g)
- •Shallot(15g)
- •Capers, Canned, Drained(30g)
- •Shrimp(454g)
- •Bread, Sourdough, Sliced
- •Tomato
- •Cheddar Cheese(240g)
- •Chives, Fresh(30g)
- •Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, For Serving, Optional
Instructions
- 1Dice the celery and shallot into small pieces. Slice the tomato into thin rounds. Chop the chives. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- 2In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Old Bay seasoning until combined. Fold in the celery, shallot, and capers until evenly distributed.
- 3Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss until all pieces are coated with the mixture. Set aside.
- 4Place the sourdough bread slices on a sheet pan and broil under high heat for 2–3 minutes until lightly golden, watching carefully. Flip each slice and broil for another 2 minutes until toasted on the second side.
- 5Divide the shrimp mixture evenly among the four bread slices, spreading it in an even layer. Top each with tomato slices and ¼ of the shredded cheddar.
- 6Return the sheet pan to the broiler under high heat and broil for 3–4 minutes until the cheese melts completely and begins to brown at the edges.
- 7Remove from the broiler and sprinkle the chives over each sandwich. Divide evenly into 4 plates and serve immediately while hot.
Nutrition — Per Serving
492
calories
38g
protein
36g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 6g
- Saturated fat
- 13.9g
- Sodium
- 857 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.4g
4 servings per batch · ~231g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Shrimp Melt have per serving?
Each serving delivers 38g of protein and 492 calories, with 36g fat and 6g carbs. This is one of the highest-protein shrimp recipes and maintains a very low carb profile.
How long does Shrimp Melt take to prep?
Shrimp Melt qualifies as quick prep and produces 4 servings, making it efficient for batch meal prep despite the higher calorie and fat content. Stovetop cooking keeps the process straightforward.
Is Shrimp Melt good for muscle gain?
At 38g protein per serving, Shrimp Melt is well-suited for muscle gain phases where hitting daily protein targets is non-negotiable. However, the minimal carbs (6g) and high fat (36g) mean it works better as a supplemental meal than a post-workout primary carb source.



