Brown-Butter Shrimp - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Dinner

This Brown-Butter Shrimp is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Lauren Miyashiro The brown butter sauce is so luxurious and super easy!

Ingredients

4 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 lb. shrimp
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juice and zest
2 c. baby spinach
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
3/4 lb. cooked angel hair pasta

Instructions

In a bowl, season shrimp with salt and pepper; set aside.
In a large sauté pan add butter and heat over medium-low heat. Warm until color begins to brown, about 3-4 minutes. It will start to smell nutty and begin foam.
Turn heat up to medium-high. Add shrimp and cook until pink, 2 minutes per side.
Scrape the browned bits off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir in garlic and baby spinach, and toss until spinach begins to wilt. Add the pasta, lemon juice and lemon zest and toss with tongs until everything is evenly combined. Check for seasonings and add more salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve immediately.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Spinach.

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. Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and an...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brown-Butter Shrimp good for PCOS?

Yes, this Brown-Butter Shrimp 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.

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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