Ale-Poached Shrimp with Saffron Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Dinner

This Ale-Poached Shrimp with Saffron Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Luca Cerato poaches shrimp in Belgian-style blond ale. The shrimp are so richly flavored and delicious that they need little enhancement beyond the blanched asparagus and simple saffron-cream sauce he serves with them.

Ingredients

1 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 scallions
2 c. heavy cream
2 c. vegetable stock or low-sodium broth
1 bunch saffron threads
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
24 oz. Belgian-style blond ale, such as Leffe
1 1/4 lb. shrimp
1 lb. asparagus

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, melt butter in extra-virgin olive oil. Add scallions and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 2 minutes. Add heavy cream, vegetable stock and saffron and bring just to a boil. Simmer over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced to 1 3/4 cups, about 15 minutes. Strain sauce through a fine sieve into a small saucepan and season with salt and pepper. Keep saffron sauce warm over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, in a large, deep saucepan, bring ale just to a simmer. Add shrimp and poach over moderate heat until they are just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to a plate, pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
In a medium saucepan of salted boiling water, blanch asparagus pieces until they are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to paper towels to drain.
Spoon saffron sauce into shallow bowls, top with blanched asparagus and poached shrimp and serve. Looking for more dinner options? Check out our pork chop recipes, chicken recipes, and potato recipes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ale-Poached Shrimp with Saffron Sauce good for PCOS?

Yes, this Ale-Poached Shrimp with Saffron 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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