Chili Garlic Prawn and Broccoli Skillet
Juicy king prawns sauteed with tender broccoli florets, crisp sugar snap peas, and fragrant garlic in extra virgin olive oil. A vibrant, noodle-free high-protein dinner ready in under 15 minutes.
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 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
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
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Next: Heat extra virgin olive oil in a…
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Heat extra virgin olive oil in a…
Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add crushed garlic clove and grated ginger…
Add crushed garlic clove and grated ginger root, sauteing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add broccoli florets and sliced sugar snap…
Add broccoli florets and sliced sugar snap pea to the skillet; cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are bright green and tender-crisp.
Look for: the vegetables are bright green and tender-crisp
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Add raw king prawns and red chili…
Add raw king prawns and red chili flakes to the skillet. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes until the prawns turn opaque and pink, indicating they are fully cooked.
Look for: the prawns turn opaque and pink, indicating they are fully cooked
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Drizzle with fresh lemon juice
Drizzle with fresh lemon juice, tossing everything together for 30 seconds to combine before serving warm.
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