Grilled Garlic Shrimp with Romesco Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Grilled Garlic Shrimp with Romesco Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 pounds shrimp (16/20), peeled and deveined, tails on
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon pimenton (smoked Spanish paprika)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 lemon, zested
- Romesco Sauce, for serving, recipe follows
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, sugar, pimento, salt, garlic and lemon zest. Let the shrimp marinate for 20 minutes.
- Preheat a grill pan over high heat.
- When the grill pan is hot, grill the shrimp until they are just cooked through and turning pink, about 2 minutes per side. Serve immediately with the Romesco Sauce.
- Cook's Note: The sugar in the marinade helps to caramelize the shrimp. This is a great tip to use when trying to get those char marks on your grilled foods.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Grilled Garlic Shrimp with Romesco Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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