Poached Shrimp with Bay Leaves and Lemon Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Poached Shrimp with Bay Leaves and Lemon Recipe | Myrecipes
Servings: 12
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
If you love classic shrimp cocktail, this subtly flavored version is for you. Prepare and chill several hours in advance.

Ingredients

  • 12 cups water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 6 whole black peppercorns
  • 6 bay leaves
  • 1 celery stalk, halved
  • 1 carrot, halved
  • 2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes. Add shrimp; cook 3 minutes. Drain shrimp and place in a shallow dish.
  2. Combine lemon rind and remaining ingredients. Add to warm shrimp mixture; toss well. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

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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