Shrimp and Herb Salad Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3/8 teaspoon salt, divided
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (5-ounce) package mixed salad greens (about 5 cups)
- 1 cup shaved yellow squash (about 2 medium)
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh oregano leaves
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle shrimp evenly with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Add shrimp to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until done.
- Combine oil, juice, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk. Combine greens, squash, basil, and oregano in a large bowl. Add oil mixture; toss gently to coat. Divide salad mixture evenly among 4 plates; top with shrimp.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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