Balsamic-Glazed Shrimp with Quinoa - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Judy Kim
Don't call these guys shrimpy—they're big on flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 c. quinoa
- 1 c. chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- extra-virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 oranges
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 c. dry white wine
- 2 tbsp. sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium pot, prepare quinoa according to package instructions. Turn off heat, mix in parsley and cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, rinse and dry shrimp. Place shrimp in a medium mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place shrimp in an even layer on a rimmed sheet pan. Bake for 8 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat add 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon orange zest, juice of 2 oranges, juice of 1 lemon, balsamic vinegar, white wine, and sugar. Increase heat to high, bring sauce to a boil and simmer on medium-high. Reduce until thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Toss shrimp with balsamic-citrus glaze. Serve over herbed quinoa, garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
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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