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Garlicky Lemon Shrimp with Angel Hair - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Garlicky Lemon Shrimp with Angel Hair
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Garlicky Lemon Shrimp with Angel Hair is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Lindsay Funston If you love shrimp scampi, you need this in your life.

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

  1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook angel hair until al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and shallot and cook until soft and fragrant, 3 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Garlicky Lemon Shrimp with Angel Hair recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. 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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