Peppery Shrimp with Grits and Greens Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Dinner

This Peppery Shrimp with Grits and Greens Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Adam Hickman We've created this version of a comfort food classic with far less (and healthier) fat than traditional recipes.

Ingredients

2 cups unsalted chicken stock, divided
1 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
3 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
3/4 cup quick-cooking grits
2.25 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon)
3/4 cup chopped green onions, divided
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 tablespoon minced garlic, divided
1 tablespoon honey, divided
1 (16-ounce) package chopped mustard greens
1 1/4 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp
2 teaspoons paprika

Instructions

Bring 3/4 cup stock, milk, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Whisk in grits; cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup onions. Keep grits warm.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add remaining 1/2 cup onions and 2 teaspoons garlic to pan; sauté 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in 1 cup stock, 1 teaspoon honey, remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; bring to a boil. Cook 6 minutes or until reduced to about 1/4 cup. Add greens to pan; cover and cook 3 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove mixture from pan; keep warm.
Return pan to medium-high heat. Combine shrimp, remaining 2 teaspoons pepper, remaining 2 teaspoons oil, remaining 1 teaspoon minced garlic, remaining 2 teaspoons honey, and paprika in a bowl; toss gently to coat. Add shrimp to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until done. Add remaining 1/4 cup stock to pan; cook 1 minute, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Serve shrimp with grits and greens.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peppery Shrimp with Grits and Greens Recipe | Myrecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Peppery Shrimp with Grits and Greens Recipe | Myrecipes 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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