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High-Protein GLP-1 Dinner: Garlic Prawn Stir Fry

High-Protein GLP-1 Dinner: Garlic Prawn Stir Fry
GLP-1 Nutrition  ·  Recipes

Garlic Prawn Stir Fry

Juicy prawns tossed with garlic, ginger, and crisp vegetables over noodles. High in protein, low in calories, and on the table in fifteen minutes.

Why this works on GLP-1

Prawns are one of the leanest proteins you can eat: very high in protein for remarkably few calories, which is exactly the balance you want on GLP-1 medication where appetite is lower and protein helps protect lean muscle during weight loss. They also cook in minutes, so this is a genuinely fast dinner.

Garlic and ginger bring big, fragrant flavour with no added calories, and a mix of crisp vegetables adds fibre and colour. Keeping the sauce light lets the prawns and aromatics shine while avoiding the sugar and salt of many bottled sauces, for a fresh, satisfying plate.

~34 gProtein
per serving
~410Calories
per serving
15 minOne pan,
single serving

Ingredients · makes 1 serving

  • King prawnsRaw or cooked, peeled 160 g
  • Mixed vegetablesA ready stir-fry pack, or peppers, mangetout, pak choi 150 g
  • NoodlesEgg, rice, or wholewheat, cooked 70 g dry
  • Garlic and gingerPlenty of both · minced and grated 2 cloves · 1 tbsp
  • Soy sauce and limeLow-sodium soy, plus a squeeze of lime 1 tbsp · ½ lime
  • Avocado oilFor the high-heat stir fry · high smoke point 1 tsp
  • To finish, optionalChilli flakes, spring onion, coriander, sesame seeds to taste

Method

  1. Cook the noodles. Prepare the noodles according to the packet instructions, then drain and set aside.

  2. Fry the aromatics. Heat 1 tsp of avocado oil in a wok or large pan over high heat. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds, until fragrant but not browned.

  3. Cook the prawns and veg. Add the prawns and vegetables and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes. Raw prawns are done when pink and opaque; if using cooked prawns, add them near the end just to heat through.

  4. Toss and serve. Add the noodles, soy sauce, and a squeeze of lime, and toss for a minute until hot and coated. Finish with chilli, spring onion, or coriander, and eat slowly to gauge fullness on a reduced appetite.

Approximate nutrition per serving

~34 gProtein ~410Calories ~5 gFibre ~46 gCarbs ~8 gFat

Makes one serving. Prawns provide the protein for very few calories. Figures vary with the prawn portion and the noodles.

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Disclaimer. This content is provided by Evoren for general educational and informational purposes only and reflects the perspective of a Qualified Nutritional Therapist. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for guidance from your prescribing clinician or other healthcare professional. Nutritional needs, including protein targets, vary from person to person. Always speak with your healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, supplements, or medication while taking GLP-1 treatments, particularly if you experience nausea, digestive symptoms, or other side effects.

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