Cornmeal-Crusted Scallops with Mint Chimichurri Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Cornmeal-Crusted Scallops with Mint Chimichurri Recipe | Myrecipes
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Cynthia Nicholson Chimichurri is a thick herb sauce commonly made with parsley and oregano, and served with grilled meat in Argentina. Mint gives this version a more delicate taste, making it perfect for seafood. Serve over a bed of rice to soa

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

  1. Place first 9 ingredients in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Set aside.
  2. 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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