Sizzling Shrimp Scampi - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Dinner

This Sizzling Shrimp Scampi is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Scampi refers to shrimp that are split, brushed with garlicky butter, and broiled. The recipe here calls for flavoring butter with lemon, garlic, parsley, and thyme, then dotting it liberally on shrimp and roasting the shellfish until it sizzles.

Ingredients

2 stick unsalted butter
3 large garlic cloves
1 tbsp. Chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tsp. Chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
1 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 tsp. chopped thyme leaves
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 lb. large shrimp
1 tbsp. thinly sliced basil leaves
Crusty bread

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450 °F. In a medium bowl, mix the butter with the garlic, 2 teaspoons of the parsley, the lemon zest, lemon juice, and thyme and season with salt and pepper.
In a large gratin dish, arrange the shrimp, tails up, in a circular pattern. Dot the shrimp with the flavored butter and roast for about 10 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and the butter is bubbling. Sprinkle the shrimp with the remaining 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley and the basil leaves. Serve hot with bread.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.

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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sizzling Shrimp Scampi good for PCOS?

Yes, this Sizzling Shrimp Scampi 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 8 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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