Stovetop Shrimp Boil - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Stovetop Shrimp Boil is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 lemons
- Old Bay seasoning
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 garlic head, cut in half
- 1 1/2 lb. baby potatoes, large potatoes cut in half
- 3 ears corn, husked and cut into 1" rounds
- 1 1/2 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp. salted butter, cut into pats
- 1/4 c. chopped parsley
Instructions
- Fill a large stock pot 3/4 full of water. Add juice of 2 lemons and rinds, 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning, 1 tablespoon salt, bay leaf, and 1 head of garlic cut in half; stir together and add potatoes. Bring to a boil and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. Add corn, simmer for 5 minutes. Add shrimp, simmer for 3 minutes more.
- Drain in a large colander and discard lemons, bay leaf, and garlic.
- Return stock pot to stove over medium heat. Melt butter and stir in 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning. Add back potatoes, corn, and shrimp. Toss together in butter mixture and parsley; transfer to a large platter. 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Stovetop Shrimp Boil recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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