Bold Cajun Garlic Shrimp and Edamame Power Bowl
A zesty, high-protein skillet bowl featuring Cajun garlic shrimp over warm cauliflower rice, edamame, and black beans. Packed with over 48g of protein and 9g of fiber while staying under 310 calories.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Mendy + Lila
Mendy 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
Trigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
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.
Notice: focus + energy 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
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Place frozen shrimp in a bowl of…
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Place frozen shrimp in a bowl of…
Place frozen shrimp in a bowl of cold water for 5 to 10 minutes to thaw quickly, then pat thoroughly dry with paper towels.
Allow: 5 to 10 minutes
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Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet…
Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat (375°F / 190°C).
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Add minced garlic clove and Cajun seasoning…
Add minced garlic clove and Cajun seasoning to the hot oil, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add thawed shrimp to the skillet in…
Add thawed shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and pink.
Look for: opaque and pink
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Transfer cooked shrimp to a plate
Transfer cooked shrimp to a plate.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Add cauliflower rice
In the same hot skillet, add cauliflower rice, shelled edamame, and black beans.
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Saute the vegetable mix for 3 to…
Saute the vegetable mix for 3 to 4 minutes until warm and tender-crisp.
Look for: warm and tender-crisp
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Squeeze fresh lime juice over the vegetables…
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the vegetables and stir well to combine.
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Transfer the warm vegetable mixture to a…
Transfer the warm vegetable mixture to a serving bowl and top with the Cajun garlic shrimp.
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Serve immediately or store in an airtight…
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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