Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp And Halloumi Skewers
Succulent shrimp, savory halloumi cheese, and colorful Mediterranean vegetables grilled on skewers and finished with a zesty lemon-herb dressing.
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Donna + Lila
Donna 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.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
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.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Protein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F or 204°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: If using wooden skewers
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If using wooden skewers
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
Allow: 20 minutes
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Whisk together the olive oil
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
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Cut the zucchini
Cut the zucchini, red bell pepper, and halloumi cheese into 1 inch (2.5cm) chunks.
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Thread the shrimp
Thread the shrimp, halloumi cheese chunks, cherry tomato, zucchini chunks, and red bell pepper chunks alternately onto the skewers.
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Brush the assembled skewers generously with half…
Brush the assembled skewers generously with half of the prepared lemon-herb dressing.
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Preheat your grill or grill pan to…
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F or 204°C).
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Place the skewers on the hot grill…
Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until the shrimp are pink and opaque, the halloumi is beautifully charred on the edges, and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Look for: the shrimp are pink and opaque, the halloumi is beautifully charred on the edges, and the vegetables are tender-crisp
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Remove the skewers from the grill
Remove the skewers from the grill, transfer to a serving plate, and drizzle with the remaining lemon-herb dressing before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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