Shrimp-Salad Tostadas with Tomatoes and Cucumber

This Shrimp-Salad Tostadas with Tomatoes and Cucumber is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Nils Bernstein In the state of Chiapas, these are made with chewy dried shrimp and called tostadas turulas. Use the most flavorful shrimp and best tomatoes you can find.

Ingredients

Servings 10

1/2 cup kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
1 pound small shrimp (51 –60 count), peeled, deveined, tails removed
3 plum or 2 regular medium tomatoes, seeded, finely chopped
1 small (or 1/2 large) white onion, cut into 1/4" cubes, rinsed with cool water, patted dry
1/2 English hothouse cucumber, seeded, finely chopped
3 –4 serrano chiles, stemmed, seeded, deveined, finely chopped
2/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

Fill a large bowl with 10 cups cool water; stir in 1/4 cup salt (it should taste like seawater). Add shrimp and soak 30 minutes, then drain.
Fill a medium pot with 8 cups water; stir in 1/4 cup salt. Bring to a boil, add shrimp, and immediately turn off heat. Let sit until pink, opaque, and barely cooked through, about 3 minutes. Drain, transfer to a large bowl, and let cool.
Add tomato, onion, cucumber, chiles, lime juice, and cilantro to shrimp. Season with salt. Chill until ready to use.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shrimp-Salad Tostadas with Tomatoes and Cucumber good for PCOS?

Yes, this Shrimp-Salad Tostadas with Tomatoes and Cucumber recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

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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This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 10 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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