Lime-Rubbed Shrimp with Avocado-Grapefruit Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Dinner

This Lime-Rubbed Shrimp with Avocado-Grapefruit Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Fresh and light, a salad of tart grapefruit, creamy avocado, and spicy grilled shrimp makes a satisfying meal on a hot day.

Ingredients

2 limes
1 1/2 tbsp. chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 tbsp. sugar
2 Ruby Red or Rio Star grapefruit
1/4 c. packed fresh mint leaves
1 tsp. Extra virgin olive oil
12 oz. peeled deveined shrimp (16- to 20-count)
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 head butter lettuce
1 avocado
4 whole-grain dinner rolls

Instructions

From limes, grate 1/4 teaspoon peel; squeeze 1/4 cup juice. Set peel aside. In 1-quart saucepan, heat ginger, sugar, and lime juice to boiling on high, stirring. Remove from heat and let stand.
With knife, cut peel and white pith from grapefruit; discard. Holding grapefruit, 1 at a time, over medium bowl, cut out segments between membranes. Squeeze membranes to release remaining juice into bowl. Discard seeds. Thinly slice half of mint.
Preheat grill pan or prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling on medium-high.
Rub oil all over shrimp. Sprinkle sliced mint, lime peel, cayenne, and 1/8 teaspoon salt all over shrimp. Grill 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp just turn opaque throughout, turning over once.
Pour ginger mixture through sieve over grapefruit, pressing on ginger to extract liquid. Gently stir to mix.
Divide lettuce and mint leaves among 4 plates. Top with shrimp, avocado, and grapefruit mixture. Serve with rolls.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Grapefruit.

Grapefruits are rich in folic acid. One grapefruit will give you 8% of your daily needs of folic acid.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lime-Rubbed Shrimp with Avocado-Grapefruit Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Lime-Rubbed Shrimp with Avocado-Grapefruit Salad 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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