Description
This **High-Protein Steak and Shrimp Stir-Fry** is a fast, flavorful, and macro-friendly dinner loaded with lean protein, fresh vegetables, and a savory stir-fry sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for weight loss, muscle gain, and meal prep — a light but satisfying recipe that keeps you energized.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb lean flank steak or sirloin, sliced thin
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail-off)
Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup zucchini, sliced into half moons
- ½ cup red onion, sliced thin
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey (or sugar-free substitute)
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- Red pepper flakes to taste
Optional Toppings
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Slice steak against the grain, peel shrimp, and chop vegetables. Mix sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Cook Steak: Heat oil in a skillet and sear steak strips for 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Shrimp: In the same skillet, cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Veggies: Stir-fry broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, onion, and garlic for 4–5 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Combine & Sauce: Return steak and shrimp to skillet. Pour sauce over and toss everything together for 1–2 minutes until coated.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges. Serve hot or portion into meal prep containers.
Notes
- Cook steak and shrimp in batches to avoid steaming.
- Don’t overcook shrimp — they need only 2–3 minutes.
- Use cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for a low-carb option.
- Keep proteins separate when meal prepping to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, High Protein
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: High Protein Stir Fry, Steak and Shrimp Dinner, Healthy Stir Fry Recipes, Weight Loss Meals, Low Calorie Meal Prep, Summer High Protein Recipes