Lettuce Wrappers with Shrimp - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Lettuce Wrappers with Shrimp is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 226 calories, 26.14g protein, and 7.48g carbs per serving. Ready in 27 minutes. High in fiber (1.6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp peanut oil
- 1/2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped celery stalks
- 1 tsp garlic
- 1 tsp fresh ginger
- 8 leaf large lettuce leaves
- 1/4 cup slices waterchestnuts
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 1/4 cup peanuts
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- In nonstick 12" skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat until very hot.
- Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes or just until opaque throughout, stirring constantly. With slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to medium bowl.
- To same skillet, add celery, water chestnuts, garlic, and ginger, and cook 2 minutes, until celery is tender-crisp, stirring.
- Return shrimp to skillet; stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and vinegar. Cook 1 minute or just until mixture is heated through. Remove skillet from heat.
- Evenly divide shrimp mixture among lettuce leaves. Sprinkle with peanuts.
- Note: recipe from Good Housekeeping.
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 Lettuce Wrappers with Shrimp contribute to your health goals:
- Shrimp: Selenium supports thyroid function which is often affected in PCOS
- Ginger: May help reduce menstrual pain and inflammation in PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
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 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 Lettuce Wrappers with Shrimp 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: Nuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Lettuce Wrappers with Shrimp recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 226 calories per serving with 26.14g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 27 minutes total. Prep time is 22 minutes and cook time is 5 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 226 calories, 26.14g protein (46%), 7.48g carbs, 10.04g fat. Plus 1.6g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Appetizer. At 226 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Appetizer. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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