Prawn with Green Peppercorns - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Prawn with Green Peppercorns is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 230 calories, 24.05g protein, and 6.12g carbs per serving. Ready in 19 minutes. High in fiber (0.8g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 oz crème fraîche (or sour cream)
- 2 tbsps green peppercorns
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsps chopped shallots
- 6 fl oz dry white wine
- 1 lb large prawns (shrimp)
Instructions
- Sauté the shallots in olive oil in a large saucepan.
- Add white wine and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add the prawns and cook over a high heat for 5 minutes.
- Remove the prawns and set them aside.
- Add peppercorns to the cooking sauce and reduce in volume by half. Reduce the heat and add crème fraîche, cooking for 2 minutes.
- Peel the prawns, removing the head. Add the prawn tails to hte sauce.
- Heat gently for 3 minutes before serving.
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 Prawn with Green Peppercorns contribute to your health goals:
- Shrimp: Selenium supports thyroid function which is often affected in PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for 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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Prawn with Green Peppercorns 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Prawn with Green Peppercorns recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 230 calories per serving with 24.05g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.8g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 19 minutes total. Prep time is 14 minutes and cook time is 5 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 230 calories, 24.05g protein (42%), 6.12g carbs, 8.42g fat. Plus 0.8g 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 230 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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