Honey Garlic Shrimp With Broccoli and Jasmine Rice
Protein-rich shrimp and tender-crisp broccoli tossed in a sweet and savory garlic glaze. Served over fluffy jasmine rice for a perfectly balanced weeknight 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 HealthSteadier 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
Comfortably satisfied
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
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
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 · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Buying pre-cut broccoli florets and frozen, pre-peeled shrimp can cut your prep time in half on those evenings when your energy is low.
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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Instructions
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Next: Rinse the jasmine rice until the water…
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Rinse the jasmine rice until the water…
Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear. Cook the rice in 1 cup of water according to package directions, usually simmering for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
Look for: the water runs clear
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Whisk together the soy sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and a splash of water to create the sauce. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you enjoy a little heat.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in…
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli florets and a splash of water, then cover the pan for 3 to 4 minutes to steam the broccoli until tender-crisp. Transfer the broccoli to a plate.
Look for: tender-crisp
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Add a drop more oil if needed…
In the same skillet, add a drop more oil if needed and toss in the shrimp. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
Look for: they turn pink and opaque
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Pour the honey garlic sauce over the…
Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp, stirring continuously for about 1 minute until the sauce slightly thickens and beautifully glazes the shrimp.
Look for: the sauce slightly thickens and beautifully glazes the shrimp
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Divide the cooked jasmine rice and broccoli…
Divide the cooked jasmine rice and broccoli between two bowls, top with the glazed shrimp, and drizzle any remaining pan sauce over the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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