Fettuccine with Shrimp, Scallops and Mussels
PCOS-Friendly Dinner

Fettuccine with Shrimp, Scallops and Mussels - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

4 servings

This Fettuccine with Shrimp, Scallops and Mussels is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
An entrée from Bar Italia, St. Louis, Missouri. Herbed breadcrumbs top it off nicely.

Ingredients

Servings 4

Instructions

  1. Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add breadcrumbs; sauté until golden, about 5 minutes. Mix in 3 tablespoons basil and thyme. Remove from heat.

  2. Combine mussels and 1 cup water in large pot. Cover; boil until mussels open, about 7 minutes (discard any mussels that do not open). Using tongs, transfer mussels to bowl. Tent with foil. Strain cooking liquid into small bowl.

  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetables and sauté until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add shrimp, scallops and 1/2 cup basil and sauté 3 minutes. Add mussel cooking liquid; simmer until shellfish are cook through, about 3 minutes. Add vegetables; stir to heat through.

  4. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain.

  5. Pour vegetables and shellfish over pasta; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup basil. Top with mussels and breadcrumbs.

Why this Fettuccine with Shrimp, Scallops and Mussels works for PCOS

Evening meals affect overnight insulin and morning blood sugar more than most women realise. Keeping dinner protein-forward and finishing eating at least 2-3 hours before bed gives your body time to clear glucose before the overnight fast, which improves morning fasting insulin readings.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Fettuccine with Shrimp, Scallops and Mussels recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

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

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