Grilled Scallop Scampi Kebabs with Arugula and Herb Salad Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Recipe by Vanessa Seder
Loads of flavor come from a simple combo of olive oil, garlic, and reduced white wine that serves as both a basting liquid and a dressing for the herbaceous salad.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 24 sea scallops (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 16 lemon wedges
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 3 cups baby arugula
- 1 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Combine olive oil and garlic in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; cook 1 minute. Add wine; bring to a simmer. Remove pan from heat; stir in chopped parsley.
- Thread 3 scallops and 2 lemon wedges onto each of 8 (4-inch) wooden skewers. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
- Heat a grill pan over high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray; place skewers on pan. Grill 3 minutes; turn. Brush with half of olive oil mixture. Grill 3 minutes.
- Combine arugula, parsley leaves, and chives in a large bowl. Divide arugula mixture evenly among 4 serving plates. Top each salad with 2 skewers. Drizzle with remaining olive oil mixture; sprinkle scallops with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
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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