Low Calorie Garlic Shrimp for Weight Loss

garlic shrimp recipe

This Low Calorie Garlic Shrimp recipe is easy, quick, and just 115 calories! I love this healthy garlic shrimp recipe, it’s great on its own with your favorite sides. Or over a salad, in a protein bowl, this recipe is great any way you want to serve it!. If you’re looking for healthy sides to go with this easy shrimp dinner recipe, this list of 10 Shrimp Side Dishes can help.

garlic shrimp recipe

Ingredients You’ll Need:

  • Olive oil spray
  • 1 head of garlic
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 lb. extra large shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice

Low Calorie Garlic Shrimp for Weight Loss

garlic shrimp recipe

Healthy Garlic Shrimp Meal Prep and Storage

Meal Prep: You can meal prep these for the week. Just make the recipe, cool and store in the fridge out freezer for later. These are great in meal prep boxes too.
Storage: Will hold in the fridge for 5 days and the freezer for a month.
Reheating: Reheat in the microwave for 1-3 minutes, or in a skillet over medium low for 5-10 minutes.

garlic shrimp recipe

Low Calorie Garlic Shrimp for Weight Loss

garlic shrimp recipe

Low Calorie Garlic Shrimp for Weight Loss

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This baked garlic shrimp recipe is easy and quick, and just 115 calories per serving!
I like to make a double batch (just click the 2X button below) and save the leftovers to add to salads for lunch throughout the week.
Special Tip: I prefer this easy shrimp dinner recipe with lime juice, but lemon works as well. Choose your favorite citrus, or change it up each time you make it so you can try it different ways.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 115 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • Olive oil spray
  • 1 head of garlic peeled and minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 lb. extra large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper.
  • Pat the shrimp dry, then spray with olive oil.
  • Add the oiled shrimp to the bowl of seasoning and toss well to coat the all the shrimp.
  • Place the shrimp on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
  • Bake in the oven until juicy and opaque, about 4 to 6 minutes depending on the size of the shrimp.
  • Squeeze fresh lime or lemon juice over the shrimp and serve hot.

Leftovers/Meal Prep:

  • Cook the shrimp as directed above.
  • Cool completely and add to a freezer safe container or bag.
  • Freeze or add to the fridge. Will hold in the freezer for 1 month and in the fridge for 3 days. Great hot or cold over salads, in soups, or as a main course.
  • To reheat, add to a skillet over medium heat along with 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice. Cook until heated through (about 5 minutes).

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 4.3gProtein: 23.8gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 243mgSodium: 401mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.3gCalcium: 77mgIron: 0mg
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About the Author

Hi, my name is Audrey Johns and I am a 4 time best selling cookbook author! All 4 of my low calorie cookbooks are published by HarperCollins (the oldest publishing house in the US!) and have been featured on prominent TV shows like The Today Show, Rachael Ray and The Doctors. I am a low calorie and healthy recipe authority and my delicious recipes are tried and loved by thousands of readers. 

After a one year 150 pound weight loss (and I’ve kept it off for 13 years!) I started sharing all of my low calorie recipes with the world. They are always all-natural and geared around weight loss and weight management. I have even made some of these recipes with my Biggest Loser pal Bob Harper! Check out my weight loss story, my best selling cookbooks, and my numerous TV appearances by clicking here.

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