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Southern Shrimp & Grits Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Southern Shrimp & Grits Recipe
Servings: 4
Dinner

This Southern Shrimp & Grits Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup quick-cooking grits
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 package (14 ounces) frozen pepper strips, thawed
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3/4 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until thickened.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and pepper strips in oil until crisp-tender. Add the shrimp, parsley and lemon juice; saute 3-4 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink.
  3. Stir cheese and sour cream into grits; serve with shrimp mixture.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Southern Shrimp & Grits Recipe recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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