Spicy Shrimp Sliders - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp. juice
- 2 medium carrots
- 1/4 c. basil
- 1/4 c. mayo
- 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 3 clove garlic
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 3/4 c. Italian bread crumbs
- Pepper
- Slider buns
Instructions
- Grate peel from 1 lemon into large bowl. Squeeze lemon juice into medium bowl, stir in shredded carrots, chopped basil, mayo, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt.
- In processor, pulse 1 1/4 pounds cleaned shrimp until chopped, stirring occasionally. Transfer three-fourths of shrimp to bowl with peel; process remaining until mostly smooth and add to same bowl.
- Add crushed garlic, smoked paprika, 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Gently mix with hands; shape into twelve 1/2-inch-thick patties and coat with 1/2 cup bread crumbs.
- In 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high until hot. Cook patties, in batches, 2 minutes per side or until cooked through, adjusting heat as necessary. Serve on slider buns with carrot slaw.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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