Savory Garlic Shrimp and Cottage Cheese Bowl
Succulent shrimp seared in garlic oil served over creamy low-fat cottage cheese with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy pumpkin seeds. A fast 10-minute savory pescatarian lunch loaded with 46 grams of protein.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 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.
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Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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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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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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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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Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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Store cooked shrimp and pre-cut vegetables separately in sealed containers for up to 3 days for ultra-fast assembly.
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Heat 0.5 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add 1 minced garlic clove and 120g…
Add 1 minced garlic clove and 120g peeled, deveined shrimp to the hot skillet.
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Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3…
Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until pink, opaque, and cooked through.
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Scoop 0.75 cup low-fat cottage cheese into a wide serving bowl.
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Slice 0.5 cucumber and cut 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes in half.
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Arrange the sliced cucumber and cherry tomato halves alongside the warm garlic shrimp on top of the cottage cheese base.
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Sprinkle 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds over the…
Sprinkle 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds over the top and season with a pinch of black pepper before serving.
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