Steamed Lobster with Lemon-Herb Butter - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Coleslaw and a great loaf of bread are all you need with this. (But don't forget a good bottle of white wine, too.)
Ingredients
- 6 1 1/4- to 1 1/2-pound live lobsters
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Cook lobsters in 2 large pots of boiling salted water until shells are pink and lobsters are just cooked through, about 11 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in small saucepan. Add lemon juice and herbs. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve lobsters with lemon wedges and warm herb butter.
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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