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Shrimp meal-prep and zucchini noodle – A light, healthy, and nutritious shrimp recipe for lunch you can prep ahead and pack up for the week. Zucchini noodles are a healthy, yet satisfying alternative to regular pasta, especially if you’re trying to reduce carbs in your diet.
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Ingredients list for the Meal-Prep Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
- 1/2 lb (200g) shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined
- 2 or 3 zucchini, spiralized
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 knob fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 pinch of cayenne pepper, optional (or any hot sauce you like such as Sriracha)
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
The yogurt sauce
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pinch ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and fresh cracked black pepper
The salsa
- Handful cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely minced
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Photo credit: © Eatwell101.com
Directions
1. Place zucchini in a colander over the sink. Add salt and gently toss to combine and let sit for 10 minutes to drain excess water from zucchini. In the meantime, combine the salsa ingredients in a salad bowl and set aside.
2. In a large pot of boiling water, cook zucchini for 30 seconds to 1 minute; drain well and set aside.
3. In a medium skillet, heat olive and saute garlic and ginger for 2 minutes; then add shrimp, cumin, and Cayenne pepper, and cook for 3 minutes on each side until cooked through. Season with black pepper and deglaze with lime juice, remove from the skillet and set aside.
4. To make the dressing, whisk together lime juice, Greek yogurt, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Divide into small airtight containers to carry along the meal prep boxes.
5. Divide shrimp, zucchini, and salsa in your meal prep containers. Keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Enjoy!
Quick Tips to Make this Shrimp Meal Prep Recipe
This shrimp meal prep recipe is perfect for a healthy lunch and can be made in just 15 minutes. Incredibly flavorful, and quick to make with few simple pantry ingredients!
How long can I keep the shrimp meal-prep in the fridge?
Store the meal prep shrimp in the fridge for up to 2 days in an air tight container. This recipe is not freezer-friendly.
How long do I cook shrimp for meal prep?
Shrimp cook very quickly, so watch your shrimp to make sure they don’t overcook. Once the pan heated, add the shrimp, cook for 2-4 minutes, per side. Remove quickly from the pan once shrimp is pink and cooked through.
What Size for shrimp?
Larger shrimp work better for this recipe, prefer extra-large. For an accurate gauge on size, look at the count number on the Tupperware or bag, 16-20 is good.
What other veggies can I use for the shrimp meal-prep?
Instead of zucchini and tomato, serve the meal-prep shrimp with broccoli, asparagus, snap peas, or even green beans! Tip for the zucchini noodles: If you don’t have a spiralizer, shred your zucchini with a box grater or food processor (press out extra the moisture from zucchini).
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