Garlic Ginger Shrimp and Celery Stir-Fry with Peanuts
A quick, energizing stir-fry featuring succulent shrimp, crisp celery, and sweet red bell peppers. Tossed with crunchy peanuts over brown rice for a satisfying, balanced meal.
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 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.
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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
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.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Time Saver: Buy pre-cooked or frozen brown rice and pre-peeled shrimp to make this a true 15-minute meal from fridge to table.
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Instructions
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Next: Chop the celery and red bell pepper…
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Chop the celery and red bell pepper…
Chop the celery and red bell pepper into bite-sized 1/2-inch pieces. Mince the fresh ginger and garlic.
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Heat the cooking oil in a large…
Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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Add the minced ginger and garlic to…
Add the minced ginger and garlic to the skillet, tossing constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Toss in the chopped celery and red…
Toss in the chopped celery and red bell pepper. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly but retain their crunch.
Look for: the vegetables soften slightly but retain their crunch
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Push the vegetables to the edges of…
Push the vegetables to the edges of the pan and add the shrimp to the center. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Look for: the shrimp turn pink and opaque
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Pour the soy sauce over the mixture…
Pour the soy sauce over the mixture along with a splash of water and a pinch of black pepper. Stir everything together so the sauce evenly coats the shrimp and vegetables.
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Remove from heat
Remove from heat, fold in the roasted peanuts, and serve immediately over warm cooked brown rice.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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