Seafood Kebabs with Bean and Tomato Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Seafood Kebabs with Bean and Tomato Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Wendy Kalen Unlike most seafood, shrimp and swordfish have the right texture to hold their own on a kebab—and against big aromatic flavors from lemons, scallions, parsley, sage, thyme and rosemary.

Ingredients

1/4 c. olive oil
2 tsp. freshly grated lemon peel
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
1 bunch scallions, bottom ends cut in 32 pieces
1 tbsp. chopped fresh sage leaves or 1 tsp dried
2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 tsp dried
1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary leaves or 1 ⁄2 tsp dried
16 large peeled and deveined shrimp
8 oz. swordfish steak
16 small white mushrooms

Instructions

Heat outdoor grill. Have ready eight 10-in. or longer skewers (see Note).
Put olive oil, lemon peel and juice, and salt and pepper in a large bowl; whisk to blend. Remove and reserve 2 Tbsp. To mixture remaining in bowl, add chopped scallion greens and herbs. Add scallion pieces, shrimp, swordfish and mushrooms; stir to coat. Marinate while making the salad.
Put ingredients in a serving bowl. Add reserved Marinade/Dressing; stir gently to mix and coat.
On each skewer, alternately thread 2 each mushrooms, swordfish chunks and shrimp and 4 pieces of scallion. Grill 10 minutes, turning once, or until just cooked through. Serve with salad.

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 Seafood Kebabs with Bean and Tomato Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Seafood Kebabs with Bean and Tomato 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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