Baked Shrimp Risotto - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 clove garlic
- 1 c. arborio rice
- 3 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 c. Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 20 large cooked shelled shrimp
- 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- kosher salt
- pesto sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In an enameled medium cast-iron casserole, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and rice and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until very fragrant, 2 minutes. Stir in the broth and bring to a boil. Cover and bake for about 20 minutes, until the rice is tender. Stir in the cheese, shrimp, butter, and lemon juice; season with salt. Serve drizzled with pesto and garnished with more cheese. Looking for more dinner options? Check out our pork chop recipes, chicken recipes, and potato recipes.
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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