Lemon Garlic Shrimp Bowls with Roasted Potatoes & Greens

Lunch

Oct 12

Midday can be a weird in-between. You’re not done yet, but your brain’s already halfway into weekend mode, and you’ve probably reheated the same sad leftovers three times this week.

Enter the Lemon Garlic Shrimp Bowl — the lunch that wakes you up, fills you up, and makes you feel like you’ve got your life together (even if your inbox says otherwise).

It’s light, fresh, and full of flavor — protein to power you through your afternoon, grounding potatoes to keep your energy steady, and a squeeze of lemon to remind your taste buds that life is, in fact, good.

💪 Why This Bowl Works for Midday Magic

🦐 Shrimp
Lean, high-protein, and rich in selenium to support thyroid and metabolism — so you can finish your day strong without that post-lunch slump.
Fun fact: Shrimp are packed with astaxanthin, a natural antioxidant that supports skin health and gives flamingos their pink color. (So yes, your glow-up is basically science.)

🥔 Roasted Potatoes
Grounding carbs that keep your blood sugar stable and your brain firing. We love a carb that loves us back.

🍋 Lemon + Garlic
Your detoxifying duo. They wake up your metabolism, balance the richness of the dish, and make your kitchen smell like the inside of a Mediterranean dream.

🌿 Greens
Because we’re not skipping nutrients — spinach or arugula adds minerals, color, and balance to your plate (and your vibe).

🍴 The Recipe

Serves: 1
Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 20 min
Protein: ~44g | Calories: ~510

Ingredients

6 oz wild-caught shrimp, peeled + deveined
¾ cup baby potatoes, halved
1 cup baby spinach or arugula
1 clove garlic, minced
Juice of ½ lemon
1 tsp olive oil
Sea salt + cracked black pepper

Directions

Roast the Potatoes: Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 425°F for 20 minutes, until golden and crisp.
Sauté the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add garlic, and cook 1 minute. Add shrimp and sauté 2–3 minutes per side until pink.
Assemble: Layer greens in a bowl, top with roasted potatoes and shrimp, and drizzle everything with fresh lemon juice.

🔥 Macros (approx.)

Calories: 510
Protein: 44g
Fat: 18g
Carbs: 28g

🌿 Tips & Swaps:

✨ Add avocado for creaminess.

✨ Use chicken if you’re out of shrimp.

✨ Great cold the next day — perfect for work lunches.

💬 Sacred Herb Studio Ritual

Lunch doesn’t have to be an afterthought. This is your midday nourishment ritual — the one that refuels your energy without draining your joy.

Before you dive in, take a breath. Step away from your screen (yes, even just for 5 minutes). Savor the lemon, the warmth, the simplicity — this is what balance tastes like.

📸 Share your bowls with #SacredHerbEats — extra love if you pair it with sunshine, herbal tea, or your “I’m-not-working-right-now” face.

Yield: 1

Author: Laura Paquin