Grilled Shrimp and Corn Wraps - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Grilled Shrimp and Corn Wraps is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 2 large ears)
- 1 celery rib, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded napa cabbage
- Four 10-inch flour tortillas
Instructions
- Light a grill or heat a grill pan. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, until the shrimp are pink and curled, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the corn and cook over moderately high heat until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. Add the celery, lemon juice, garlic, mayonnaise, paprika and cayenne and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the shredded cabbage.
- Quickly warm the tortillas on the grill. Spread the tortillas on a work surface and mound the corn slaw in the center of each. Top with the shrimp. Roll up the wraps, cut in half 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Grilled Shrimp and Corn Wraps 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.
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