Bacon Wrapped Broiled Sea Scallops - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Bacon Wrapped Broiled Sea Scallops is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 207 calories, 20.23g protein, and 4.09g carbs per serving. Ready in 32 minutes. High in fiber (0.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tsp cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 lemon yields fresh lemon juice
- 1 thick slice packed 12/lb smoked bacon
- 1 lb sea scallops
Instructions
- Mix olive oil, lemon juice and pepper in small bowl.
- Pour over scallops and marinate in refrigerator for about an hour.
- Wrap each scallop with 1/2 strip of bacon.
- Keep together with toothpick or put 3-4 on each skewer.
- Place on broiler pan. Broil in oven until golden brown and bacon is done to desired crispness.
- Note: from Atkins All the Way.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Bacon Wrapped Broiled Sea Scallops contribute to your health goals:
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Bacon Wrapped Broiled Sea Scallops can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Bacon Wrapped Broiled Sea Scallops recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 207 calories per serving with 20.23g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 32 minutes total. Prep time is 20 minutes and cook time is 12 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 207 calories, 20.23g protein (39%), 4.09g carbs, 11.91g fat. Plus 0.2g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Appetizer. At 207 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Appetizer. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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