Shrimp with Rice Vinegar Dipping Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Shrimp with Rice Vinegar Dipping Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- One 4-inch piece of lemongrass, inner white bulb only, cut into strips
- One 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Pinch of kosher salt
- Pinch of sugar
- 24 medium shrimp (about 3/4 pound), shelled but with tails left intact, then deveined
Instructions
- In a small nonreactive saucepan, combine all of the ingredients except the shrimp and bring to a boil. Transfer to a bowl and let cool, then refrigerate until chilled or for up to 1 day.
- Prepare an ice water bath. Cook the shrimp in a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2 minutes. Drain the shrimp and plunge into the ice bath; drain again and pat dry. Transfer the shrimp to a platter and serve with the dipping sauce.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Shrimp with Rice Vinegar Dipping Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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