Quick Garlic King Prawn and Pea Basmati Rice
A delicious 15-minute dinner featuring succulent king prawns, sweet green peas, and fragrant basmati rice tossed with garlic and fresh spinach. Handheld and quick to assemble for two people using pre-cooked microwave rice pouch staples.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
2 servings
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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
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
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Heat olive oil in a large non-stick…
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Heat olive oil in a large non-stick…
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan or wok over medium-high heat at 350°F (175°C) for 1 minute until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add garlic cloves and cook for 30…
Add garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to let them burn.
Look for: fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to let them burn
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Add king prawns and frozen peas to…
Add king prawns and frozen peas to the pan, stirring constantly for 3 to 4 minutes until the prawns turn completely pink and opaque throughout.
Look for: the prawns turn completely pink and opaque throughout
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Massage the pouch of pre-cooked basmati rice…
Massage the pouch of pre-cooked basmati rice to break up any clumps, then empty the rice directly into the pan.
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Stir everything together and cook for 2…
Stir everything together and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the rice is heated completely through.
Look for: the rice is heated completely through
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Toss in the baby spinach and pour…
Toss in the baby spinach and pour over the fresh lemon juice, stirring for 1 minute until the spinach is wilted and tender.
Look for: the spinach is wilted and tender
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Divide equally into two serving bowls and…
Divide equally into two serving bowls and serve immediately. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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