Shrimp Meal Prep – Honey, Garlic, Lime & Sesame

Ever wonder why shrimp never give anything to charity?  Because they’re shellfish. 😎

Lemme first start by saying that I cannot get enough of this shrimp meal prep combination! It has all the feels of your favorite takeout restaurant (or at least close to it) but without an excess of calories to make it taste brilliant. But, trust – you can STILL have flavor at reduced calories.

So, this isn’t your ordinary shrimp meal prep. This recipe is all about flavor by combining a blend of honey, garlic, lime, and sesame, creating a sauce that takes your average shrimp meal prep to new, tasty heights!

Breaking down the sauce to make this meal prep extraordinary

Raw honey is a natural sweetener with antioxidant properties, and here lends a subtle sweetness to our sauce. It pairs well with the pungency and biting aroma of garlic, also known for its immune-boosting benefits.

The acidity and freshness of lime cut through the richness, bringing a refreshing tanginess that complements the shrimp perfectly.  Not to mention,  the zest gives the essence of fresh citrus with every bite.

Finally, the toasted nuttiness of sesame oil adds depth and complexity with a boost of essential nutrients.

Making this sauce is easy and involves no fancy techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.  Just a cup or bowl and a fork or whisk.

First, start with high-quality local honey, minced garlic, lime zest, freshly squeezed lime juice, low sodium soy sauce or tamari and toasted sesame oil.  Mix these together and then customize for your tastebuds –  how sweet, tangy, or savory do you want your sauce?

Note: It’s important to remember that some ingredients like oils and honey tend to be calorie-dense, and soy sauce is high in sodium which could be a concern for those on lower sodium diets since shrimp already has high levels of sodium.  If this is the case, this shrimp meal prep can easily be swapped with chicken, or even mushrooms or eggplant chunks!

It’s just this easy!

Cook your shrimp in a pan, remove it, add the sauce, bring it to a simmer for a few minutes then reduce the heat (or remove from the heat) to cool and thicken.  Add the shrimp back from the pan pour over your sauce, and BOOM, you have bangin shrimp meal prep that will leave you eagerly awaiting mealtime!

Shrimp is a low-calorie and protein-packed option for meal prep for some (due to sodium and cholesterol).  When tossed in my honey, garlic, lime, and sesame sauce, each bite is an explosion of flavor. What’s more, this sauce doesn’t limit you to shrimp; it can be used on other proteins like chicken or tofu, so it’s pretty versatile.

Give this a go and lemme know how it goes for you!

Remember, meal prep should NOT be a chore, but an exploration of flavors so feel empowered to make things your own – just be mindful of the calories from dense ingredients.