Lady and Sons Crab-Stuffed Shrimp - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Dinner

This Lady and Sons Crab-Stuffed Shrimp is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

A decadent seafood entree or appetizer with cream sauce and basil pesto.

Ingredients

1 stick butter, plus 3 tablespoons, divided
3 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 quart heavy cream, plus 4 1/2 teaspoons
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 dash cayenne pepper
1/2 cup saltine cracker crumbs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 egg
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 lb crabmeat, picked over
1 lb (about 24) jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on
12 slices bacon, halved crosswise
cooked white rice, for serving (optional)
1 cup olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon
2 teaspoons garlic, minced, divided
1/2 cup onions, diced
1/4 cup white wine
1 teaspoon chicken base
3 tablespoons pesto, recipe follows
1 teaspoon Roux, recipe follows
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1 cup walnut pieces
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °F.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook green onions, green pepper and garlic powder until peppers are limp. Place in mixing bowl and add 4 1/2 teaspoons cream, mustard and cayenne pepper to sauteed vegetables, mix well.
Add cracker crumbs, mayonnaise, egg, parsley and lemon juice; mix well. Gently fold in crabmeat. Form into small patties sized to stuff into shrimp; set aside.
Split shrimp down the bottom center to tail, being careful not to cut through. Stuff each shrimp with crabmeat mixture. Wrap shrimp in bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place on a baking pan and cook at 350 °F until bacon is crisp and shrimp are pink, about 15 to 20 minutes.
To serve, arrange 6 shrimp on each plate on a bed of rice, if desired, or serve as an appetizer. Drizzle with Basil Cream Sauce.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lady and Sons Crab-Stuffed Shrimp good for PCOS?

Yes, this Lady and Sons Crab-Stuffed Shrimp 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?

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