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Grilled Shrimp Salad with Papaya-Seed Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Grilled Shrimp Salad with Papaya-Seed Dressing
Servings: 4
Dinner

This Grilled Shrimp Salad with Papaya-Seed Dressing is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 24 large shrimp
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp. grated lemon peel
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1 ripe papaya

Instructions

  1. Mix shrimp, oil, lemon peel, and garlic in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
  2. Quarter papaya lengthwise; put 2 teaspoons seeds in food processor or blender. Wrap papaya and refrigerate until time to assemble the salad. Add dressing ingredients to papaya seeds and process until seeds are the size of coarsely crushed black pepper.
  3. Heat grill or line a broiler-pan rack with foil (for easy cleanup). Grill or broil shrimp 4 to 6 inches from heat source 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until shrimp are almost opaque at centers. Remove to a large bowl.
  4. Peel avocado, then cut in bite-size pieces. Add to shrimp along with the lettuce. Add dressing and toss to mix and coat. Arrange on serving plates, with a papaya. Sprinkle with macadamia nuts.

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 Grilled Shrimp Salad with Papaya-Seed Dressing 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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