Garlic Butter Shrimp and Asparagus Over Brown Rice
A quick, satisfying dinner featuring juicy garlic butter shrimp and crisp asparagus. Served over warm brown rice for a perfectly balanced and nutrient-dense meal.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
2 servings
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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthProtein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Leftovers store beautifully in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop rather than the microwave to preserve the shrimp's texture.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cloves garlic (minced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat the olive oil and butter in…
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Heat the olive oil and butter in…
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the minced garlic and shrimp to…
Add the minced garlic and shrimp to the pan. Season with a generous pinch of salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes per side until the shrimp are pink and opaque, then transfer them to a plate.
Look for: the shrimp are pink and opaque, then transfer them to a plate
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Add the asparagus pieces and water
In the same skillet, add the asparagus pieces and water. Cover and let steam for 3 to 4 minutes until the asparagus is bright green and tender-crisp.
Look for: the asparagus is bright green and tender-crisp
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Return the shrimp to the skillet
Return the shrimp to the skillet, toss everything together to coat in the garlic butter pan juices, and finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if desired.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Divide the warm brown rice between two…
Divide the warm brown rice between two plates and top evenly with the shrimp and asparagus mixture.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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