
In short
This has about 28 g protein per serving, with 3 g fiber and 306 calories. It makes 1 serving and takes about 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 oz raw shrimp, peeled
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup cooked white rice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Allergens: shellfish. Check your own labels.
Method
- Warm the oil in a pan and cook the broccoli with a splash of water for 3 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until pearly and opaque.
- Stir in the rice and lemon juice and heat through.
Nutrition per serving
| Protein | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 g | 306 kcal | 6 g | 35 g | 3 g |
An estimate, added up from USDA values for each ingredient by weight and rounded. Your brands and portions will differ. Salt, pepper and cooking losses are not counted.
A note on this recipe
Shrimp is a lean protein, so this stays low in fat. See GLP-1 nausea and vomiting and what to eat on a GLP-1.
This is a recipe, not a treatment, and it won't suit everyone. If you have kidney disease, diabetes, a food allergy or a special diet, ask your prescriber or a dietitian.
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Questions people ask
How much protein is in shrimp, broccoli and rice?
About 28 g per serving, with about 306 calories and 3 g fiber. This is an estimate from USDA values, and your brands and portions will differ.
What allergens are in shrimp, broccoli and rice?
Allergens: shellfish. Check your own labels.
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Useful tools
- USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: Oil, olive, salad or cooking; Crustaceans, shrimp, raw; Broccoli, raw; Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked; Lemon juice, raw. Checked 2 November 2026.
- Mozaffarian D et al. Nutritional priorities to support GLP-1 therapy for obesity: a joint advisory. Am J Clin Nutr 2025;122(1):344-367.
- Cooking temperatures: FoodSafety.gov.