Fried Clams and Oysters - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Fried Clams and Oysters is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Olive oil, for frying
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 pound, small, shucked clams, about 20 to 25
- 1/2 pound, small, shucked oysters, about 8 to 10
- 1 lemon, cut in 1/2
- Sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups marinara or arrabiata sauce (store bought or homemade), warmed
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional, if using marinara (not arrabiata) sauce
Instructions
- Pour enough olive oil into a large, deep, heavy frying pan to reach a depth of 3 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F.
- While the oil is heating, put the buttermilk and the bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Working in batches, dip clams and oysters in buttermilk to coat completely. Allow the excess buttermilk to drip back in to the bowl. Dredge clams and oysters in the bread crumbs. Place the clams and oysters on a baking sheet, and continue.
- When the oil is hot, fry the clams and oysters in batches, about 3 minutes per batch. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried seafood to paper towels to drain.
- Immediately sprinkle the fried seafood with freshly squeezed lemon and sea salt. Serve with a bowl of warmed spicy marinara or arrabiata sauce for dipping.
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 Fried Clams and Oysters recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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