Baked Shrimp and Feta Cheese - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Baked Shrimp and Feta Cheese
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 30 min
Servings: 4
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

284 Calories
38.12g Protein
13.94g Carbs
8.76g Fat
Seasoned shrimp in a tomato based sauced with melted feta shows off your culinary skills.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp feta cheese
  • 1 tbsp dill
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1/4 cup parsley
  • 28 oz canned tomatoes
  • 24 oz shrimp

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 425 °F (210 °C).
  2. Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently and until soft.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, add tomatoes and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and let sauce simmer for 5 minutes, until tomato juice thickens.
  5. Remove skillet from burner and stir in parsley, shrimp and dill, and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Sprinkle feta cheese over the top.
  7. Place skillet in oven and bake until shrimp are cooked through and cheese has melted, about 12 minutes.

How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management

Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Baked Shrimp and Feta Cheese contribute to your health goals:

  • Shrimp: Selenium supports thyroid function which is often affected in PCOS
  • Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
  • Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
  • Feta: Provides calcium important for bone health in PCOS
  • Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS

PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe

The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.

Meal Prep Tip: This Baked Shrimp and Feta Cheese can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.

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