Quick Lemon Herb Garlic Shrimp Skillet
Succulent shrimp sauteed with garlic, tender green beans, and fiber-rich black beans in a bright lemon olive oil sauce. A clean, satisfying dinner that comes together in just 15 minutes.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Helen + Lila
Helen 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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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.
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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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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 extra-virgin olive oil in a large…
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Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a large…
Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (around 375°F / 190°C) until shimmering, about 1 minute.
Look for: shimmering
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Add garlic and saute until fragrant and…
Add garlic and saute until fragrant and pale golden, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Look for: fragrant and pale golden
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Add raw
Add raw, peeled shrimp and green beans to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, flipping shrimp halfway through, until shrimp turn pink and opaque throughout and green beans are tender-crisp.
Look for: shrimp turn pink and opaque throughout and green beans are tender-crisp
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Stir in rinsed black beans
Stir in rinsed black beans, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss well for 1 to 2 minutes until black beans are warmed through and everything is well coated.
Look for: black beans are warmed through and everything is well coated
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Remove skillet from heat immediately to avoid…
Remove skillet from heat immediately to avoid overcooking the shrimp. Plate and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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