Monday Low Calorie Dinner: Shrimp and Snow Pea Skillet Recipe
Shrimp and snow peas in a hot skillet take 15 minutes. This Monday low calorie dinner is fast, fresh, and the perfect way to ease into the week.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- shrimp (peeled & deveined) 12 oz
- snow peas 2 cups
- red bell pepper (sliced) 1 piece
- garlic (minced) 2 cloves
Seasonings/Sauce
- olive oil 1.5 tbsp
- soy sauce (low sodium) 1.5 tbsp
- black pepper 0.25 tsp
- lemon juice 2 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates
13 g
23%
Protein
23 g
40%
Fat
8 g
37%
Cooking steps
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1
Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with black pepper for even flavor distribution.
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2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high for 1 minute, ensuring oil shimmers before adding ingredients.
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3
Add minced garlic and stir constantly for 30 seconds to avoid burning, then quickly toss in sliced red bell pepper and snow peas.
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4
Stir-fry vegetables for 3 minutes, maintaining high heat for crisp texture, then add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque.
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5
Pour in soy sauce and lemon juice, gently stir for 1 minute just until shrimp are coated and snow peas stay bright green; immediately remove skillet from heat and serve.
Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
Shrimp is the key ingredient, providing lean protein and a delicate sweetness that pairs perfectly with the fresh snap of snow peas. Together, they define both the flavor and the light, satisfying texture of this skillet dinner.
Q. What is the most important cooking step to get the best texture?
Maintaining medium-high heat while stir-frying the vegetables and shrimp is crucial. Quick cooking keeps the snow peas crisp and the shrimp tender, preventing tough or soggy results. Avoid overcrowding the skillet, and remove from heat as soon as the shrimp turn opaque.
Q. How can I prevent the garlic from burning in the skillet?
Stir the minced garlic constantly for 30 seconds in hot oil, then quickly add the vegetables. This prevents burning, which can lead to bitter flavors. Watch the garlic closely and be ready to move to the next step as soon as you smell its aroma.
Q. What are the nutrition values per serving?
Each serving (210g) provides approximately 230 calories, 13g of carbs (23%), 23g of protein (40%), and 8g of fat (37%). This makes it a balanced, low-calorie meal with a strong protein-to-carb ratio.
Q. Why is this recipe tagged as Mediterranean and diabetic friendly?
The dish centers on olive oil, seafood, and vegetables, fitting Mediterranean guidelines. With only 13g carbs per serving and low sodium soy sauce, it aligns with diabetic-friendly nutrition standards, making it suitable for both diets.
