Lemon Herb Shrimp Cauliflower Rice Bowl
Juicy sauteed shrimp and fresh spinach served over light, fluffy cauliflower rice. Brightened with lemon juice and garlic for a filling, low-calorie dinner.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Brooke + Lila
Brooke 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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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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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
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
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Heat olive oil in a large skillet…
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet…
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 350°F (175°C) for 1 minute until glistening.
Look for: glistening
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Add riced cauliflower to the skillet and…
Add riced cauliflower to the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender-crisp.
Look for: tender-crisp
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Transfer cooked cauliflower rice into a serving…
Transfer cooked cauliflower rice into a serving bowl and set aside.
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Return skillet to medium heat at 300°F…
Return skillet to medium heat at 300°F (150°C), add raw shrimp and minced garlic, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until shrimp are opaque and pink.
Look for: shrimp are opaque and pink
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Add fresh baby spinach to the skillet…
Add fresh baby spinach to the skillet and toss gently for 1 to 2 minutes until just wilted.
Look for: just wilted
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Remove skillet from heat
Remove skillet from heat, squeeze lemon juice over shrimp and spinach, and season with salt.
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Spoon shrimp and spinach mixture over cauliflower…
Spoon shrimp and spinach mixture over cauliflower rice, serve warm, and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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