Lobster Salad with New Potatoes and Pickled Onion - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Dinner

This Lobster Salad with New Potatoes and Pickled Onion is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Chef Chris Fischer, Beach Palm Inn and Restaurant, Martha's Vinyard Overcooked lobsters will be tough and rubbery; if yours are less than 1 1/2 pounds each, decrease the cooking time by a few minutes.

Ingredients

1 12-ounces bottle pale lager
2 1 1/2-pound live lobsters
1 pound new potatoes or small Yukon Gold and/or red-skinned potatoes, scrubbed
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
2 cups frisée (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Bring beer to a boil in a large heavy pot. Add lobsters, cover, and steam until shells are bright red and meat is cooked through, 10 –12 minutes. Remove from pot with tongs and let cool 10 minutes. Crack shells; remove meat from tail, claws, and knuckles.
Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan and add water to cover by 2"; season with salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 10 –12 minutes; drain. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl and lightly crush with a fork.
Bring vinegar, sugar, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1/2 cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan. Add onion, remove from heat, and let sit 5 minutes; drain. Let pickled onion cool.
Whisk lemon juice and 1/4 cup oil in a medium bowl; season with salt. Add mint, pickled onion, potatoes, and lobster meat; toss to coat. Add frisée, if using, and toss to combine. Drizzle with more oil; season with pepper and more lemon juice, if desired.
DO AHEAD: Lobsters can be cooked and meat removed 2 days ahead; cover meat and chill. Onions can be pickled 1 day ahead; cover and chill. Potatoes can be cooked 1 day ahead; cover and chill. Bring potatoes to room temperature before using.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lobster Salad with New Potatoes and Pickled Onion good for PCOS?

Yes, this Lobster Salad with New Potatoes and Pickled Onion recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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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