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Grilled Clams With Herb Butter - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Grilled Clams With Herb Butter
Servings: 6
Lunch

This Grilled Clams With Herb Butter is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by John Derian When spooned over smoky, just-off-the-grill clams, this herb-flecked butter melts into their briny juices to create a delicious, effortless sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon chopped scallion
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 24 littleneck clams, scrubbed
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Mix first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl until well blended. Season herb butter to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Place clams on grill rack and cover grill with lid. Grill until clams just open, 6-8 minutes (discard any that do not open). Use tongs to transfer to a platter, being careful to keep as much juice in the shells as possible.
  3. Dot clams with herb butter; let stand until butter melts. Serve warm with lemon wedges alongside for squeezing over.

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 Grilled Clams With Herb Butter 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 6 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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