Sichuan-Style Shrimp - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Sichuan-Style Shrimp is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 185 calories, 21.27g protein, and 5.92g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (1.1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 16 oz, without shell, raw raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsps canola oil, divided
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
- 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1" pieces
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup Sichuan sauce
Instructions
- Place shrimp in a colander and rinse under cold water. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat a 14" flat-bottomed wok or large skillet over high heat until a bead of water vaporizes within 1 to 2 seconds of contact.
- Swirl in a tablespoon oil; add garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 10 seconds. Add the remaining tablespoon oil and the shrimp and stir-fry until the shrimp just begin to turn color, 1 minute.
- Add bell pepper and salt and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Swirl in Sichuan sauce and stir-fry until the shrimp is just cooked, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
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 Sichuan-Style Shrimp contribute to your health goals:
- Shrimp: Selenium supports thyroid function which is often affected in PCOS
- Ginger: May help reduce menstrual pain and inflammation in PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Bell pepper: Vitamin C supports adrenal function and may help manage cortisol levels in 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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, 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 Sichuan-Style Shrimp 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 Sichuan-Style Shrimp recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 185 calories per serving with 21.27g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 25 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 185 calories, 21.27g protein (46%), 5.92g carbs, 8.58g fat. Plus 1.1g 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 Dinner. At 185 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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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