10-Minute Spicy Sesame Prawn and Pak Choi Stir-Fry
Juicy prawns and crisp pak choi quickly flashed in a skillet with a fiery garlic, ginger, and chili-sesame soy glaze. A flavorful, low-carb dish loaded with 33g of protein in just 10 minutes.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier 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
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
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
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
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Mixing bowl
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day, though it is best enjoyed fresh.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Instructions
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Next: Mix together the low-sodium soy sauce
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Mix together the low-sodium soy sauce
In a small bowl, mix together the low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, chili flakes, minced garlic, and grated ginger until fully combined.
Look for: fully combined
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Heat a large skillet or wok over…
Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat at 400°F (200°C) for 1 minute until very hot.
Look for: very hot
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Add the raw peeled prawns and chopped…
Add the raw peeled prawns and chopped pak choi to the hot skillet.
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Stir-fry constantly for 3 to 4 minutes…
Stir-fry constantly for 3 to 4 minutes until the prawns turn opaque and pink and the pak choi leaves are wilted with crisp stems.
Look for: the prawns turn opaque and pink and the pak choi leaves are wilted with crisp stems
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Pour the sauce mixture over the ingredients…
Pour the sauce mixture over the ingredients and toss for 1 minute until heated through and well coated.
Look for: heated through and well coated
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Remove from heat
Remove from heat, transfer to a serving plate, top with toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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