Garlicky Lemon Shrimp with Angel Hair - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 12 oz. angel hair
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 lb. large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 c. lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Chopped fresh basil, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook angel hair until al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and shallot and cook until soft and fragrant, 3 minutes.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, 2 minutes per side. Add lemon juice and zest and stir until combined, then add cooked angel hair to skillet and toss until fully combined.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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