Shrimp Scampi with Creamy Polenta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Shrimp Scampi with Creamy Polenta is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- kosher salt
- 1 c. cornmeal or polenta
- 1/2 c. grated Parmesan
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Black pepper
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 c. dry white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring 5 cups water to a boil and season with salt. Slowly add cornmeal, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Add Parmesan and 1 tablespoon butter. (Polenta should be thick but have a soft consistency. Keep warm until ready to serve.)
- In a medium bowl, season shrimp with salt and pepper; set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes and cook until onions are tender, 5 minutes. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until just pink; transfer to a plate.
- Increase heat to medium-high; add wine and lemon juice and simmer until sauce has reduced, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn off heat and add butter, shrimp, and chives.
- Serve shrimp over polenta with sauce and chives.
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.
You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?
One great recipe is a start. A complete PCOS meal plan is a system. Here is how to go from one meal to a full week of eating that supports your hormones.
Free. Personalized. No signup required to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Shrimp Scampi with Creamy Polenta 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.
Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Dinner
Each recipe you add to your rotation makes PCOS management easier. Variety keeps you from getting bored and quitting.
Comments
Register or log in to add a comment