Honey Garlic Shrimp with Rice

Supports: Lean protein + zinc + energy balance

Serves: 1

Total Time: 20 minutes

Equipment:

• Skillet
• Spoon or spatula

Ingredients:

• 4 oz raw shrimp, peeled
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• ½ cup cooked jasmine rice
• 1 cup steamed broccoli

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add shrimp in a single layer; cook 1–2 minutes per side until just opaque.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in honey and soy sauce. Cook 1–2 minutes until sauce lightly thickens and shrimp are fully cooked.
  5. Serve shrimp over cooked jasmine rice with steamed broccoli.

Texture cue: Shrimp should curl into a loose “C” shape when done; broccoli should be tender-crisp.

Why This Supports This Phase:

Shrimp provides zinc and lean protein to support hormonal balance.

Rice offers quick-digesting carbohydrates to match higher energy levels.

Balanced sweetness supports satisfaction without causing blood sugar spikes.