Prawn Cocktail - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 oz prawns
- 1 tbsp fat free thousand island salad dressing
- 1 cup shredded or chopped iceberg lettuce
- 1/4 cup slices cucumber
Instructions
- Chop iceberg lettuce finely, rinse with cold water and drain. Lay in the base of a serving dish.
- Drain prawns (shrimps) then mix with thousand island dressing.
- Add prawn mixture on top of the lettuce base.
- Cut 8 slices of cucumber, then slice each piece into quarters. Sprinkle these on top of the prawn mixture and either serve immediately or refrigerate.
- Optional to add a squirt of lemon juice if desired.
- Note: if using frozen prawns, defrost in refrigerator for 6-8 hours or a minimum of 2-3 hours at room temperature.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
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. 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 Prawn Cocktail 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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