Haylie's Crab Boil - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Haylie's Crab Boil is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- One 12-ounce bottle beer, any type
- 1 cup Old Bay Seasonings, with 2 tablespoons reserved
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 3 pounds small red potatoes
- 6 lemons, halved
- 4 large heads garlic, tops cut off
- 5 fresh or dried bay leaves
- Three 1-pound packages cooked kielbasa, cut on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces
- 8 ears corn, husks and silks removed, halved
- 8 pounds live blue crabs (about 24 crabs)
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter
Instructions
- Cover a table with several layers of newspaper. Fill a 42-quart stockpot fitted with a steamer basket insert about three-quarters full with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the beer, Old Bay Seasoning, salt, potatoes, lemons, garlic and bay leaves. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add the kielbasa and corn. Cook for another 5 minutes. Add the crabs and cook for another 6 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Divide among small bowls. Pull out the steamer basket and let it drain over the stockpot. Pour the contents of the basket out onto the covered table. Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons of reserved Old Bay Seasonings over the crab boil on the table. Serve with the butter for dipping.
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 Haylie's Crab Boil 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.
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