Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 6 small jarred or dried Calabrian chiles, minced
- 20 jumbo shrimp, shelled with tails intact
- 10 slices of bacon, cut in half crosswise
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp In a large baking dish, whisk the 1/2 cup of oil with the lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic and chiles. Wrap each shrimp with a piece of bacon and add to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour; turn the shrimp halfway through marinating.
- Make the cocktail sauce In a bowl, whisk the ketchup, horseradish, shallot, vinegar, lemon zest and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Make the cocktail sauce Light a grill or preheat a grill pan; brush with oil. Season the shrimp lightly with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat, turning once, until the bacon is browned and the shrimp is just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a platter and serve with the cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.
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 Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Drink. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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