Shrimp Scampi Angel Hair Pasta with Asparagus - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 6 oz whole wheat angel hair pasta
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 4 asparagus spears
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 lb large shrimp frozen
Instructions
- Sauté shrimp with one glove of garlic and olive oil in pan until shrimp is pink color (cooked completely).
- Transfer shrimp to bowl and set aside keeping juices from shrimp in the pan.
- Cook pasta as directed in pot with boiling water.
- Sauté asparagus with other glove of garlic in another separate pan.
- Drain pasta when done. Cook asparagus until it is slightly soft (not too soft and not too hard) Set aside to cool.
- In the same pan in which you cooked the shrimp, add the chicken stock (or broth), the juice of the lemon half, parsley, salt and pepper. Bring to a light boil.
- Turn off heat on stove after chicken broth has reached the light boil. Add pasta and shrimp. Slice each piece of asparagus into 3 equal pieces and add to pasta and shrimp.
- Stir together until pasta has soaked up broth and serve. Add more lemon juice if desired.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Shrimp Scampi Angel Hair Pasta with Asparagus contribute to your health goals:
- Shrimp: Selenium supports thyroid function which is often affected in PCOS
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Asparagus: Supports gut health and provides anti-inflammatory nutrients
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Shrimp Scampi Angel Hair Pasta with Asparagus can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Asparagus.
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. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many wome...
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