Sichuan-Style Shrimp - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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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