Cornmeal-Crusted Scallops with Mint Chimichurri Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh mint leaves
- 3/4 cup sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon minced seeded serrano chile
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove
- 3 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
- 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Green onion strips (optional)
Instructions
- Place first 9 ingredients in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Set aside.
- Place cornmeal in a shallow dish. Dredge scallops in cornmeal. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Serve with chimichurri, and garnish with onion strips, if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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