HCG Diet Recipe 21: Lemon Herb Shrimp Skewers with Avocado Drizzle

No, "Avocado Drizzle" is not the new Snoop Dogg Martha Stewart collaboration. It's just another HCG 2.0 diet recipe from InsideOut Wellness.

By Adrienne (with a little few wise cracks from Dr. Zach for using the word drizzle)

Dr. Zach's first joke: "Drizzle? I think you're taking yourself a little too seriously."

Dr. Zach's second joke: "Avocado Drizzle? Sounds like a Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart collaboration."

And yes, I know avocado isn't ideal for the low-calorie phase (P2), but it's used sparingly and I am I preparing you for the maintenance phase (P3) of your HCG 2.0 protocol—when you can begin adding Omega 3s to your meals.

Day 21. Right here is where people start looking at the scale a little too closely.

Let’s address it head-on: It’s completely normal for weight loss to slow down in the final stretch.

But this was never just about the number.

This is about what you’ve learned. What you’ve built. And what you can now repeat without thinking.

As Dr. Zach says all the time—if you learn to enjoy eating healthy… you’ll never have to count calories again.

Because when you give your body what it actually needs—protein, vegetables, and balanced fats—it responds with something most people have never experienced:

real satiety.

Not fullness. Not stuffed.Satisfied.

Why This Meal Fits Right Now

• Light, clean protein → keeps digestion easy and efficient

• Healthy fats (avocado) → introduces satisfaction without carbs

• Simple prep → reinforces consistency over complexity

This is exactly how you finish strong.

The Recipe: Lemon Herb Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp (peeled & deveined)

• 1 tbsp MCT oil

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 2 cloves garlic (minced)

• Salt & black pepper

• Fresh parsley or cilantro

Instructions

1. Marinate briefly (10–15 minutes)Shrimp doesn’t need long—keep it simple

2. Skewer and cook

   • Grill or stovetop grill pan

   • 2–3 minutes per side

3. Remove immediatelyOvercooking shrimp is the fastest way to ruin it

The Fresh Element: Avocado Drizzle

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado

• Splash of lime or lemon juice

• Pinch of salt

• Small amount of water (to thin)

Instructions

• Mash or blend until smooth

• Drizzle over shrimp just before serving

Why This Meal Works

This is the philosophy in action:

• Protein → shrimp

• Vegetables → herbs, optional side greens

• Healthy fats → avocado

Balanced. Simple. Effective.

And here’s the key insight:

When you eat like this consistently,your body stops chasing calories…and starts recognizing nutrition.

The Truth About Hunger (This Is Important)

If you fill your body with:

• Processed carbs

• Empty calories

• Sugars

It will still demand what it’s missing—real nutrients.

Which is why people can eat 1,000 calories of junk…and still be hungry.

But meals like this? They shut that signal down.

Family-Friendly Version

Make it fun:

• Keep shrimp skewers (kids love anything on a stick)

• Add:

  • Rice or pasta

  • Bread or tortillas

Optional: serve avocado as guacamole

Final Thought

Don’t let a slowing scale distract you.

You’ve already done the hard part.

Now it’s about finishing with the same mindset that got you here:

• Simple meals

• Smart choices

• Consistent execution

Because when you learn to eat like this…you don’t need discipline anymore.

As you continue adding healthy fats like avocado into your meals, you’re stepping fully into Phase 3 (Maintenance). Make sure you understand how to do this correctly so your results last:

👉 HCG Diet Maintenance Phase: Finishing Strong and Maintaining Your Weight Loss