Spanish King Prawn and Butter Bean Stew with Goat Cheese
A rich smoked paprika and tomato stew packed with juicy king prawns, creamy butter beans, and topped with tangy goat cheese. Simple to make in one pan and perfect for healthy meal prep leftovers.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
3 servings
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Made by Claire + Lila
Claire 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
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
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
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
For meal prep, store leftovers in sealed glass containers in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat to keep prawns tender.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil in…
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Heat 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil in…
Heat 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil in a large skillet or casserole dish over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add the diced red onion and diced…
Add the diced red onion and diced red bell pepper to the pan, cooking for 5 to 6 minutes while stirring occasionally until softened and translucent.
Look for: softened and translucent
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Stir in the minced garlic cloves and…
Stir in the minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp (2g) smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Pour in the canned chopped tomatoes and…
Pour in the canned chopped tomatoes and drained butter beans, stirring thoroughly to combine the mixture.
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Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then lower heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
Look for: slightly thickened
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Add the raw king prawns to the…
Add the raw king prawns to the simmering stew, stirring them into the liquid so they cook evenly for 3 to 4 minutes until turned pink and opaque throughout.
Look for: turned pink and opaque throughout
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Remove the pan from heat and crumble…
Remove the pan from heat and crumble the soft goat cheese evenly across the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Divide one third of the stew into…
Divide one third of the stew into a warm bowl to serve immediately, allowing the remaining two servings to cool before storing in airtight containers for up to 2 days.
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