These high-protein shrimp recipes are lean, flavorful, and lightning-fast—perfect for meal preppers who want clean, macro-balanced fuel without sacrificing flavor or time. Shrimp brings unmatched convenience to the high-protein game, and this tag is proof it belongs in your weekly rotation.
Inside, you’ll find Cajun shrimp bowls, Mediterranean builds, sweet-and-spicy combos, and creamy orzo meals that pack serious punch. Each recipe is meal prep-approved, reheats better than you think, and keeps your calories clean while your protein stays high.
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With full macro breakdowns, prep tips, and storage instructions, these recipes make shrimp a powerhouse in any cutting, lean bulk, or high-volume meal plan. If you want low-fat, high-protein meals that still deliver flavor, this tag is a must-bookmark.
Shrimp doesn’t just belong in salads—it belongs in prep. These meals prove it.
Garlic. Butter. Shrimp. Cheese. Orzo. That’s it. That’s the list. If those five words don’t already have you sprinting to the kitchen, allow me to elaborate: this meal is filthy in the best possible way. The shrimp are seared to perfection, tossed in a garlic butter bath, and then folded into a cheesy orzo situation…
There’s a deep, unspoken magic in unwrapping a stick of butter and unapologetically tossing the entire thing into a hot saucepan. It’s a moment that transcends cooking and borders on therapy—a glorious rebellion against every diet plan, calorie counter, and well-meaning food blog that’s ever dared to suggest you measure butter in tablespoons. And when…
Shrimp Pesto Mushroom Pasta is one of those meals that makes you question everything you thought you knew about flavor balance. It’s rich but not heavy, savory but still bright, creamy but also fresh. You’ve got seared shrimp, sautéed mushrooms, and a garlicky pesto cream sauce all tangled up with tender pasta. It’s a full-on…
Alright, full transparency time: the macros on this one are solid—but not savage. We’re talking 46g of protein per serving, which is still objectively great, but maybe not the “break the macro calculator” kind of stats you’ve come to expect from the rest of my meal preps. And honestly? I’m okay with that. Because this…
If shrimp scampi and creamy tomato pasta had a protein-loving love child, it would be this Sun-Dried Tomato Shrimp Linguine. We’re talking juicy shrimp seared to golden perfection, tossed into a rich, garlicky, sun-dried tomato cream sauce that clings to every strand of linguine like it’s in love. This recipe isn’t just good—it’s romantic. Like,…
This one goes out to the pasta lovers who also care about hitting their protein goals. Garlic Tomato Shrimp Fettuccini is a full-blown meal prep love story—tender shrimp seared with paprika and basil, tossed in a garlicky tomato sauce that doesn’t skimp on flavor or flair. Add a little heat, a little cream, and a…
Sometimes you just need a recipe that absolutely rips with color, crunch, and clean protein. These Fajita Shrimp Bowls are exactly that. Loaded with smoky roasted shrimp, bell peppers, and onions tossed in a homemade fajita seasoning, this one’s a full-on sensory experience. The sizzle of sheet-pan veggies, the hit of lime juice, the buttery…
If there’s a more satisfying bite on Earth than perfectly seared shrimp topped with sweet, zesty mango salsa, I haven’t found it. This recipe is the meal prep version of a beach vacation—bright, bold, refreshing, and ready in under an hour. The shrimp bring that smoky, seasoned heat, while the mango salsa absolutely slaps with…
