Ingredients
Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Brown rice, uncooked
Broccoli florets
Red bell pepper, diced
Garlic cloves, minced
Soy sauce (low sodium)
Grated fresh ginger
Sesame oil
Red pepper flakes
Green onions, sliced
Butter (optional) (notes: substitute olive oil for dietary needs)
Instructions
Wash and rinse brown rice thoroughly
Steam or boil rice according to package instructions, until tender but firm
Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 2 minutes, then shock in ice water to preserve color
Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
Add garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant
Add shrimp, sear for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque
Stir in diced bell pepper and red pepper flakes, cook 2 minutes
Toss cooked rice with soy sauce, optional butter, and season to taste
Layer rice, blanched broccoli, and shrimp mixture into 4 meal prep containers
Top with sliced green onions before refrigerating
Notes
Store in airtight containers for up to 5 days in the fridge
Freeze for 3 months (thaw when reheating)
Adjust red pepper flakes to control spice level
Reheat in microwave or oven for best texture
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Stir-fry/Simmer
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meal prep container
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 3500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
