Lemon Garlic Shrimp and White Bean Cucumber Bowl
Tender seared shrimp paired with creamy white beans, crisp cucumber, and rich sliced avocado. A quick pescatarian lunch loaded with 34g of protein and fiber to fuel your afternoon.
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Ashley + Lila
Ashley 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
This bowl keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 1 day; store the avocado separately with a squeeze of lemon juice to prevent browning.
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Instructions
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Heat 0.5 tbsp olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat [350°F (175°C)] for 1 minute until shimmering.
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Add 1 minced garlic clove and 100g…
Add 1 minced garlic clove and 100g shrimp to the skillet. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink, opaque, and cooked through.
Look for: the shrimp turn pink, opaque, and cooked through
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Remove the skillet from heat and stir…
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice to coat the cooked shrimp.
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In a medium bowl, combine 0.5 cup rinsed white beans and 0.5 pcs diced cucumber with the remaining 0.5 tbsp olive oil.
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Gently fold the lemon garlic shrimp into…
Gently fold the lemon garlic shrimp into the bean and cucumber mixture.
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Top the bowl with 0.5 pcs sliced avocado and serve immediately.
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