Creamy Shrimp Linguine with Tomatoes, Kale, and Lemon Zest - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Creamy Shrimp Linguine with Tomatoes, Kale, and Lemon Zest is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- kosher salt
- 12 oz. linguine
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
- 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 c. yellow and red grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 c. white wine
- 1/2 c. chicken stock
- 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1/4 c. heavy cream
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 6 c. baby kale
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Boil linguine until just al dente, 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- In a large, deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté until fragrant, 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until bright pink and just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer shrimp to a bowl to let cool.
- Add tomatoes to skillet and sauté until beginning to soften, 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add wine and chicken stock and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in butter, cream, and lemon juice and simmer 2 minutes more until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Return pasta and shrimp to skillet and add kale, tossing gently until wilted.
- Garnish with lemon zest and red pepper flakes.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale, Lemon.
Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. 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 f...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Creamy Shrimp Linguine with Tomatoes, Kale, and Lemon Zest 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.
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