Lainie's 3-2-1s: Easy Shrimp Scampi, High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Apple Cinnamon Protein Balls Week of December 22nd-28th

This week's recipes feature flavorful and nutritious dishes that I love. These options are game changers to have ready, especially during the holidays when things can get a bit hectic.

THIS WEEK’S 3-2-1s

Preview the recipes below:

3 Meal-Prep Friendly Recipes

* Easy Shrimp Scampi

* High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup

* Apple Cinnamon Protein Balls

2 Tips

* Mindful Meditation

* Simple Ways to Slow Down During Holidays

1 Drink or Dessert

* Winter Margarita Pitcher

Three Meal-Prep Friendly Recipes

Easy Shrimp Scampi

This easy shrimp scampi recipe is foolproof and can be baked to perfection in a casserole dish! The sauce complements the shrimp beautifully, packed with zesty lemon and rich garlic flavor.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 12 minutes

Total time: 22 minutes

Servings: 4-5

Notes: High Protein, Quick & Easy, serve as is, with toasted baguettes or over spaghetti.

Ingredients

• 1 lb raw shrimp (tails can be on or removed)

• 3 tbsp bread crumbs

• 1/3 cup white wine or chicken stock

• 6 garlic cloves

• 1 lemon (zest and juice)

• fresh parsley

• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

• 1/4 cup butter

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. In a small mixing bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and white wine. Stir until well combined.

3. Pour half of the prepared sauce into an large oven-safe dish. Arrange the shrimp on top of the mixture and seasoning with salt and pepper.

4. Pour the remaining sauce over the shrimp, ensuring they are coated. Sprinkle bread crumbs and fresh parsley on top.

5. Bake for 12 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through and the topping is lightly browned.

High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This soup brings back such fond memories of high school for me. I would meet my friends at Panera Bread a few times a week after school or on weekends, and I always ordered the broccoli cheddar soup. I've been craving it lately, but since I'm trying to eat a bit lighter during the holidays, I've created this high-protein twist on the classic.