Garlic Soy Glazed Shrimp and Edamame Skillet Bowl
Succulent shrimp and tender edamame seared in a savory garlic-soy glaze over fluffy cauliflower rice. Packed with 51g of protein and 9g of fiber for under 350 calories.
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 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.
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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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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
8 min
Total
13 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Next: Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high…
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Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high…
Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add 0.5 tsp olive oil (or 2.5ml).
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Add 2 pcs garlic clove (minced) and…
Add 2 pcs garlic clove (minced) and 0.5 tsp chili flake to the pan; stir continuously for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add 180g shrimp (thawed and peeled) in…
Add 180g shrimp (thawed and peeled) in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes without moving until the edges turn pink.
Look for: the edges turn pink
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Flip the shrimp and cook for another…
Flip the shrimp and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until opaque and cooked through.
Look for: opaque and cooked through
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Pour 1 tbsp soy sauce over the…
Pour 1 tbsp soy sauce over the shrimp and stir for 30 seconds to coat thoroughly in the glaze, then transfer shrimp to a bowl.
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Add 120g riced cauliflower and 90g shelled…
In the same hot skillet, add 120g riced cauliflower and 90g shelled edamame.
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Saute over medium heat for 3 to…
Saute over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until warm and tender.
Look for: warm and tender
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Remove the skillet from heat and stir…
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 1 tbsp ground flaxseed.
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Transfer the vegetable mixture into your serving…
Transfer the vegetable mixture into your serving bowl, top with the garlic-soy shrimp, and serve immediately. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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