Lobster Toasts With Avocado and Espelette Pepper - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Lobster Toasts With Avocado and Espelette Pepper is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- One (1 1/2-pound) live lobster or 8 ounces pre-cooked lobster meat
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon crème fraîche
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped tarragon, plus more (for sprinkling)
- 1 teaspoon finely sliced chives
- 1 Hass avocado
- Six (1/2-inch thick) slices brioche (4 ounces), crusts removed
- Piment d'Espelette or cayenne pepper (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- If using live lobster, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil and prepare a large bowl of ice water. Add lobster to boiling water, cover, and cook for 9 minutes, until shell is bright red all over. Drain and transfer lobster to ice water to cool. Remove meat from claws, knuckles, and tail; pat lobster meat dry with paper towels and cut into 1/4" pieces.
- Combine mayonnaise, crème fraîche, 1 tsp. lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 tsp. tarragon, and chives in a medium bowl. Fold in lobster meat and season with salt.
- Mash avocado in a small bowl with remaining 1 tsp. lemon juice and season with salt.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 °F. Cut brioche into twenty-four 1 1/2" squares. Toast on rimmed baking sheet until lightly browned and dry, about 12 minutes.
- Spread avocado on toasts and top with lobster salad. Sprinkle with espelette pepper and tarragon and serve.
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 Lobster Toasts With Avocado and Espelette Pepper 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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