Welcome back to another episode of Meal Preps, But Vietnamese, where I show you how to make some of my favorite Vietnamese recipes with some healthier changes to help you get a little bit closer to your health and fitness goals. Now, if you’re looking for a flavorful, low-calorie meal prep that doesn’t sacrifice taste, this one’s for you. Today, we’re adapting one of my favorite ways to enjoy shrimp — Tom Nuong / Grilled Shrimp. This recipe delivers incredibly juicy shrimp thanks to a well-balanced marinade; then, it’s grilled to perfection for a charred and smoky finish. Plus, with a few smart swaps, we’ll make it more calorie-friendly, so the whole meal comes in at just 363 calories per serving!
Tom nuong is a classic Vietnamese dish featuring shrimp marinated in a flavorful mix of aromatics, fish sauce, and a touch of sweetness, then grilled to perfection. The marinade typically includes garlic, green onions, fish sauce, jalapenos, sugar, and oil to create a balance of umami, sweetness, and caramelization. For this meal prep version, we’re making a few simple swaps:
By making these small changes, we keep all the flavor but make it a bit more macro-friendly for meal prep!
We’re pairing the shrimp with riced cauliflower to keep the calorie count low while still keeping things satisfying. Now, I’ll be honest—I can’t completely cut out white rice (and I don’t want to!). That’s why I like to do a 1:1 ratio of cooked white rice to riced cauliflower.
Simply cook your white rice as usual, then mix in sautéed riced cauliflower. It blends seamlessly and makes for a perfect meal-prep base.
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This tasted amazing!! To enhance the flavor, i added minced lemongrass. 100x better!! Thank you for this recipe. Im Vietnamese and i am trying to lose weight before the summer. I will be trying your other recipes soon. Thank you!