Shrimp Stir Fry

"Shrimp Stir Fry" lands at 25g of protein for 307 calories a serving, which makes it an easy way to hit a protein target on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound without overeating. It leans pungent and spicy, so save it for a day your stomach is settled rather than right after an injection. Quick enough for a weeknight when cooking a full meal feels like a lot.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari)
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger or garlic (or both)
• 2 teaspoons sriracha (optional)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil or vegetable oil
• 1 1/4 pounds peeled large shrimp (patted dry)
• 8 ounces asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces (or snow peas)
• 1 large red bell pepper (cut in 1-inch pieces)
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds for serving

Method

1. 1For the sauce, whisk the water and cornstarch smooth in a small bowl, then stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ginger and sriracha; set aside.
2. 2Heat the oil in a large deep skillet or wok over high until it shimmers, then add the shrimp in a single layer and cook about 2 minutes, stirring, until mostly pink.
3. 3Add the asparagus and bell pepper and stir-fry for 1 minute.
4. 4Pour in the sauce, toss to coat, and cook until glossy and just thickened, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
5. 5Serve over rice with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Tips for GLP-1 appetites

• Not the gentlest option on a rough stomach day — better suited to when appetite and digestion feel normal.
• Go lighter on the strong aromatics (garlic, onion, spice rub) if smells are a trigger right now.
• At 25g of protein a serving, this alone gets you a meaningful chunk of the way to a daily 80–120g protein target.