Shrimp Bento Box Recipe

Name: Shrimp Bento Box
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 720 g shrimp (1.6 lbs); 60 ml low-sodium tamari (1/4 cup); 15 ml sesame oil (1 tbsp); 10 g minced garlic (2 cloves); 10 g minced ginger (2 tsp); 150 g shelled edamame (1 cup); 300 g cooked quinoa (2 cups); 150 g sliced cucumber (1 cup); 150 g shredded carrots (1 cup); 5 g sesame seeds (1 tsp)

Prep: 14minCook: 22min4 servingsMedium365 cal / servingAmerican

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A delicious Shrimp Bento Box packed with 44g of protein per serving and just 365 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 36 minutes and perfect for weight-loss, muscle-gain.

Ingredients

500g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced
Red pepper flakes
Fresh parsley
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 7 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add your favorite sauce for extra flavor
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 365 kcal

Protein: 46.3g

Fat: 8.5g

Carbs: 26.6g

Fiber: 5.6g

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