Shrimp Limone with Pasta and Asparagus - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 12 oz. fettuccine pasta
- 2 lemons
- 4 tsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. raw medium shrimp
- 1 large onion
- 1 1/2 lb. asparagus, woody ends snapped off
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp. Pepper
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 3/4 c. heavy (whipping) cream
- 1 c. basil leaves
- 1/2 c. pitted kalamata olives
Instructions
- Boil pasta as package directs. Save 1 ⁄3 cup pasta water. Drain pasta; put in a serving bowl.
- Meanwhile, grate 2 tsp lemon zest and squeeze 3 Tbsp juice from lemons.
- Heat 2 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add shrimp and sauté 2 to 3 minutes until just cooked. Transfer to a plate.
- Heat remaining 2 tsp oil in skillet. Add onion; sauté until translucent. Add asparagus, garlic, pepper and salt. Sauté 2 to 3 minutes until asparagus are crisp-tender. Stir in cream, lemon zest and juice, basil and olives; bring to a boil. Pour over pasta. Add reserved cooking water; toss to mix and coat.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Asparagus, Basil.
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. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many wome...
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