Garlic Shrimp with Angel Hair - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen
This traditional shrimp and pasta dish is a cinch to prepare.
Ingredients
- 12 oz. angel hair pasta
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 lb. large peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 tbsp. grated lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
- kosher salt
- 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil and 2 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the shrimp, lemon zest, crushed red pepper and 1/2 tsp salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes; stir in the lemon juice.
- Toss the pasta with the shrimp mixture, parsley, remaining 1/2 Tbsp butter and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water (adding more if the pasta seems dry). Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
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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