Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Garlic & Lemon - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Garlic & Lemon is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp. celery seed
- 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp. whole-grain mustard
- 2 lb. large easy-peel shrimp
- 2 lemons, 1 thinly sliced and 1 halved
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Chopped fresh chives, for serving
Instructions
- Combine oil, garlic, celery seed, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until garlic is golden, sizzling, and fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Whisk in mustard and transfer to a bowl; cool completely.
- Add shrimp and sliced lemon to oil mixture. Season with salt and black pepper; toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.
- Heat grill to medium-high. Grill shrimp and lemon slices until lemons and shrimp are lightly charred and shrimp are just cooked through, 1 to 3 minutes per side.
- To serve, transfer to a platter, sprinkle with chives, and squeeze lemon halves over top.
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 Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Garlic & Lemon 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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