Greek Scampi - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 1 1/2 lbs shrimp
- 1 cup crumbled feta
- 4 wedges yield lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add garlic, sauté 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and 1/4 cup parsley.
- Reduce heat, simmer 10 minutes. Add shrimp, cook 5 minutes.
- Pour shrimp mixture into a 13 x 9" baking dish; sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake at 400 °F for 10 minutes. Sprinkle remaining parsley, lemon juice and pepper.
- Serve over your favorite pasta.
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 Greek Scampi contribute to your health goals:
- Shrimp: Selenium supports thyroid function which is often affected in PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Feta: Provides calcium important for bone health in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated 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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Greek Scampi 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.
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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