Spaghetti with Shrimp, Parsley, Mint, and Garlic - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Susan Spungen
The sweet notes in shrimp are pleasantly offset by the zingy flavors of parsley, mint, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. spaghetti (or any other type of pasta)
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. small shrimp
- 2 clove finely chopped garlic
- .13 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/4 c. finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/4 c. finely chopped mint leaves
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 1 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain spaghetti well.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring often, until pink all over, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until shrimp is just cooked through and garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add parsley, mint, butter, and lemon zest; stir until combined.
- Add spaghetti and reserved 1/2 cup pasta water to skillet; season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing constantly, until liquid thickens to form a sauce and spaghetti is hot throughout, about 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer pasta and shrimp to 4 shallow bowls and serve immediately.
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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