Ginger Shrimp with Sweet-Spicy Thai Dipping Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 10

Snack

This Ginger Shrimp with Sweet-Spicy Thai Dipping Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

1/2 cup thinly sliced ginger (2 1/2 ounces), lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
6 dried red chiles, broken into several pieces
2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined
4 cups small ice cubes
1/2 cup sweet Thai chili sauce
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce
Celery sticks and cucumber spears, for serving

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine the ginger with the vinegar, sugar and chiles. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Transfer to a large bowl; let cool.
In a large pot of boiling salted water, simmer the shrimp until pink and cooked through, about 2 minutes. Drain the shrimp and add them to the ginger mixture. Stir in the ice cubes and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain the shrimp and pat dry. Discard the ginger and chiles.
In a small bowl, mix the Thai chili sauce with the lime juice, ketchup and fish sauce. Refrigerate until chilled. Arrange the shrimp on a platter with the celery sticks and cucumber spears and serve with the sauce.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ginger Shrimp with Sweet-Spicy Thai Dipping Sauce good for PCOS?

Yes, this Ginger Shrimp with Sweet-Spicy Thai Dipping Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Snack with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. 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 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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