Garlicky Shrimp and Soba Noodles - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Garlicky Shrimp and Soba Noodles
Servings: 4
Dinner

This Garlicky Shrimp and Soba Noodles is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Judy Kim Not a fan of soba noodles? This super-flavorful shrimp recipe also goes great with angel hair pasta or chow mein noodles.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. soba noodles
  • 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 piece ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
  • 1 bunch scallions, cut into 1" pieces
  • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp. dry white wine
  • 2 tbsp. honey
  • 2 tbsp. sesame oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook soba noodles according to package directions. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over high heat, heat oil. Add ginger and cook until softened and flavor infuses oil, 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-high and add scallions and garlic. Cook, stirring to prevent garlic from burning, 2 minutes. Add shrimp and sear on both sides until just barely pink. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Add soy sauce, wine, and honey to skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until mixtures becomes a thick sauce, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and noodles and toss. Drizzle with sesame oil (if using) and serve.

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 Garlicky Shrimp and Soba Noodles 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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