Shrimp and Scallop Fraiche - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cognac or wine
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1 lb fresh sea scallops
- 1 lb shrimp, cleaned, peeled, and deveined
- 1/2 cup creme fraiche, recipe as follows
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons fish stock, or chicken stock
- 4 sprigs fresh basil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare creme fraiche ahead of time by combining heavy cream and sour cream. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 12-24 hours.
- Clean, peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on. Pat scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Melt butter in a large skillet. Add lemon juice and garlic. Place shrimp and scallops in butter and sauté until scallops are opaque, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove to a warm platter. Add cognac or wine to pan juice. Dissolve cornstarch in stock and add along with creme fraiche to pan. Simmer until thickened. Pour sauce over shellfish and garnish with basil sprigs.
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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