Garlic Lemon Herb Shrimp with Asparagus and Rice
Juicy shrimp sautéed with fragrant garlic, lemon juice, and Italian herbs, served over fluffy brown rice with tender asparagus. A quick, flavorful weeknight meal packed with high-quality protein.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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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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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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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.
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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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Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in…
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat at 350°F (175°C) for 1 minute until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add 100g of trimmed asparagus to the…
Add 100g of trimmed asparagus to the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until bright green and tender-crisp.
Look for: bright green and tender-crisp
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Transfer the asparagus to a serving plate…
Transfer the asparagus to a serving plate and set aside.
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Add 2 minced garlic cloves
In the same skillet, add 2 minced garlic cloves, 0.5 tsp of paprika, and 0.5 tsp of dried Italian seasoning, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add 170g of peeled shrimp in a…
Add 170g of peeled shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and pink throughout.
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Squeeze the juice of 0
Squeeze the juice of 0.5 lemon over the shrimp, stir to coat with the skillet pan juices, and remove from heat.
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Place 0.5 cup of warm cooked brown rice onto the plate alongside the asparagus, top with the garlic lemon shrimp, and spoon any remaining skillet juices over top before serving.
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