Quick Garlic Herb Lemon Shrimp
Succulent shrimp sautéed with fragrant garlic, lemon juice, paprika, and dried oregano alongside tender zucchini. A high-protein, flavor-packed dinner cooked in under 20 minutes.
Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Total
18 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Julia + Lila
Julia 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
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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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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.
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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
10 min
Cook
8 min
Total
18 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Leftover cooked shrimp can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Pat 170g shrimp dry with paper towels…
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Pat 170g shrimp dry with paper towels…
Pat 170g shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure a crisp sear.
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Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a…
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmered, about 2 minutes.
Look for: shimmered
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Add 1 sliced zucchini to the skillet…
Add 1 sliced zucchini to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden on the edges.
Look for: golden on the edges
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Push zucchini to one side of the…
Push zucchini to one side of the pan and add 2 minced garlic cloves, 0.5 tsp dried oregano, and 0.5 tsp paprika. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Spread shrimp in a single layer in…
Spread shrimp in a single layer in the open space of the skillet. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and cooked through.
Look for: pink, opaque, and cooked through
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Drizzle 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice over…
Drizzle 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and zucchini, toss everything gently together, and remove from heat.
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Serve hot immediately in a low bowl
Serve hot immediately in a low bowl.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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