Lemony Shrimp Cavatappi - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Lindsay Funston
Lemon juice, butter, and chives make this fresh pasta dish so addictive.
Ingredients
- 12 oz. cavatappi
- 1/4 c. butter
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1/4 c. chopped fresh chives
- kosher salt
- 1 lb. peeled and deveined large shrimp (tails left on, if desired)
- 1 large lemon, sliced
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook cavatappi according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, and return to pot.
- Meanwhile, cook shrimp. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add lemon juice and chives and season with salt. Bring to a simmer.
- Once simmering, add shrimp and cook until no longer pink.
- Add cooked pasta and lemon slices to skillet and 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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