Garlic Ginger Shrimp and Celery Stir-Fry with Cashews
A quick, energizing stir-fry featuring succulent shrimp, crisp celery, and sweet red bell peppers. Tossed with buttery cashews over brown rice for a satisfying, balanced meal.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky 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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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
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
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.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Next: Cook the brown rice according to package…
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Cook the brown rice according to package…
Cook the brown rice according to package directions and keep warm.
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Heat sesame oil in a large skillet…
Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat (350°F / 175°C).
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Add minced garlic clove and grated ginger…
Add minced garlic clove and grated ginger root to the hot oil and stir continuously for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Toss in the peeled shrimp
Toss in the peeled shrimp, sliced celery stalk, and sliced red bell pepper.
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Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until…
Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the shrimp turns pink and opaque and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Look for: the shrimp turns pink and opaque and the vegetables are tender-crisp
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Drizzle low-sodium soy sauce over the mixture…
Drizzle low-sodium soy sauce over the mixture and toss in the cashews, stirring for 1 minute to warm through.
Allow: 1 minute
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Serve hot over a bed of warm…
Serve hot over a bed of warm brown rice and store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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