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Shrimp Taco Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Shrimp Taco Salad
Servings: 4
Dinner

This Shrimp Taco Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Lindsay Funston You're going to want to put this dressing on everything.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. Chopped cilantro
  • Juice of 3 limes
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • 1/4 c. plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb. large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 large head of romaine, cored and chopped
  • 1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 c. corn kernels (fresh or frozen and thawed)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine cilantro, lime juice, honey, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a glass baking dish, combine shrimp and half the dressing. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes and up to 1 hour.
  3. When ready to cook, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sear until fully pink, 2 minutes per side.
  4. In a large bowl, add romaine, tomatoes, corn, and shrimp. Toss with remaining dressing until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.

Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Shrimp Taco Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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