This Balsamic-Glazed Shrimp with Quinoa is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Toss shrimp with balsamic-citrus glaze. Serve over herbed quinoa, garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Why this Balsamic-Glazed Shrimp with Quinoa works for PCOS
Evening meals affect overnight insulin and morning blood sugar more than most women realise. Keeping dinner protein-forward and finishing eating at least 2-3 hours before bed gives your body time to clear glucose before the overnight fast, which improves morning fasting insulin readings.
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 Balsamic-Glazed Shrimp with Quinoa recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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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