Linguine with Peppery Shrimp Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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Recipe by Maureen Callahan, MS, RD
A generous amount of black pepper brings some welcome heat to this pasta dish.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, divided
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 6 quarts water
- 8 ounces uncooked gluten-free quinoa linguine (such as Ancient Harvest)
Instructions
- Combine shrimp, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper, tossing to coat shrimp. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add shrimp; sauté 4 minutes or until shrimp are done.
- Combine rind and juice in a small saucepan over medium heat; add 2 teaspoons thyme. Bring to a boil; add butter, stirring constantly with a whisk until butter melts. Bring 6 quarts water to a boil; stir in 1 tablespoon salt. Add pasta; cook 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons pasta water. Add shrimp, butter mixture, reserved pasta water, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt to pasta, tossing to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon thyme.
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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