Grilled Seafood Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Grilled Seafood Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 pound fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined, cleaned and patted dry
3/4 pound squid, cleaned and patted dry
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
3 cups mixed greens, such as radicchio Treviso, baby arugula and parsley leaves
1 orange

Instructions

Special equipment: a grill pan or grill
In a large bowl, add the zest and juice of the lemon, garlic, and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Add the shrimp and squid and mix to combine. Allow the seafood to marinate for about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat your grill pan or grill to medium-high heat.
Add the seafood to the hot pan and grill until cooked through and grill marks develop, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and set aside.
Scatter the olives on a large platter; add the grilled seafood and greens all over the top.
Segment the orange right over top of the salad, dropping the segments around the greens and squeezing the juice all over (doing it this way makes an instant dressing). Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and season with some freshly grated black pepper.
NotesFeel free to substitute the greens for what you have on hand. A mix of textures and flavors is best.

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

Is Grilled Seafood Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Grilled Seafood Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

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

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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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