Cajun Shrimp with Rémoulade Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Dinner

This Cajun Shrimp with Rémoulade Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

This takes only four minutes on the fire! We added fresh lemon peel to jarred Cajun seasoning (a blend of garlic, onion, chiles, peppers, and herbs). The creamy homemade sauce (made with light mayonnaise) pairs nicely with the southern-style shrimp.

Ingredients

1/2 c. light mayonnaise
2 tbsp. ketchup
2 tbsp. minced celery
1 tbsp. grainy Dijon mustard
1 tbsp. minced fresh parsley leaves
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. Cajun seasoning (see Tips & Techniques)
1 green onion

Instructions

Prepare Rémoulade Sauce: In small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days if not serving right away. Makes about 1 cup.
Prepare Cajun Shrimp: In medium bowl, mix Cajun seasoning, oil, and lemon peel. Add shrimp to spice mixture and toss until evenly coated.
Place shrimp on hot grill rack (or hot flat grill topper) over medium-high heat and cook 3 to 4 minutes or just until shrimp are opaque throughout, turning shrimp over once.
Transfer shrimp to platter; garnish with green onion and lemon peel. Serve shrimp with lemon wedges if you like and Rémoulade Sauce. Nutritional information is based on one serving of shrimp without sauce Each 1 tablespoon sauce: About 30 calories, 0 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate, 3 g total fat (1 g saturated), 0 g fiber, 3 mg cholesterol, 95 mg sodium.

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

Is Cajun Shrimp with Rémoulade Sauce good for PCOS?

Yes, this Cajun Shrimp with Rémoulade Sauce 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?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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