Zesty Prawn Skewer Bowl With Avocado and Mango
Succulent grilled king prawns served in a vibrant bowl with creamy avocado, sweet mango, red onion, and fresh parsley.
Prep
5 min
Cook
16 min
Total
21 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Sarah + Lila
Sarah created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Trigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
Evening comfort
Head toward bedtime properly fed
A satisfying evening meal can make the night feel simpler. Notice whether the portion and timing fit comfortably into your sleep routine.
Notice: timing + overnight comfort
Comfort before bed
Finish the evening satisfied, not stuffed
A well-portioned evening meal can help you avoid going to bed hungry. Notice which timing and portion feel most comfortable for you.
Notice: dinner timing + comfort
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
16 min
Total
21 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Thread the king prawns onto skewers
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Thread the king prawns onto skewers
Thread the king prawns onto skewers.
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Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side until the prawns are pink and opaque.
Look for: the prawns are pink and opaque
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Combine the diced mango
In a medium serving bowl, combine the diced mango, diced avocado, and finely chopped red onion.
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Gently toss the mixture with the fresh…
Gently toss the mixture with the fresh lemon juice.
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Remove the grilled prawns from the skewers…
Remove the grilled prawns from the skewers and place them on top of the mango-avocado salad.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve…
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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