Avocado, Shrimp, and Endive Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Avocados in this seafood salad help the body to absorb beta-carotene from the crispy endive leaves.
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 20 large shrimp
- 1/2 tsp. Coarse salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 medium Belgian endives
- 1 1/2 ripe Hass avocados
- 1 tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh tarragon
Instructions
- Whisk 2 tablespoons oil with 1 tablespoon lemon juice until combined.
- Combine shrimp with remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice, the salt, and pepper, and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over high heat. Add shrimp and juices, and cook, stirring, until shrimp are pink and cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer shrimp and juices to a bowl.
- Add endives, avocados, tarragon, and dressing to shrimp, and gently toss. Serve immediately.
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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