Portuguese Seafood Cataplana - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Portuguese Seafood Cataplana is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ounce linguica sausage or fresh chorizo, removed from the casing
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sliced shallot, optional
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 1 pound fresh manila clams
- 1 1/2 ounces medium-size shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup crushed vine ripe tomatoes, fresh or canned
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- Smoked paprika
- Hawaiian sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a cataplana pan or shallow-sided pot with cover, heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until lightly browned. Add the shallots, if using, and garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the clams, shrimp, tomatoes, wine and some paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and steam gently over medium to medium-low heat just until the clams open and the shrimp are pink, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Taste for seasoning. Sprinkle with the remaining oil, chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon. Serve directly out of the pan.
- This recipe was provided by a professional chef or restaurant and may have been scaled down from a bulk recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
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 Portuguese Seafood Cataplana recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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