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Shrimp and Fennel Spaghetti

6 servings
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This Shrimp and Fennel Spaghetti is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
In this quick pasta dish, thinly sliced fennel and garlic mingle with sugar and red pepper in a flavorful tomato sauce enriched by the delicate brininess of shrimp.
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Ingredients

Servings 6

Instructions

  1. Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high.

  2. While water heats, core and thinly slice fennel; reserve fronds for garnish. Thinly slice garlic.

  3. Add spaghetti to boiling water and cook for 2 minutes less than label directs.

  4. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add fennel, garlic, sugar, red pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir well, cover, and cook 5 minutes or until tender and brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes and cook 5 minutes.

  5. Add shrimp to spaghetti in boiling water. Cook 2 minutes with pasta. Drain spaghetti and shrimp and return to pot. Add tomato mixture, peas, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss on medium-low 2 minutes or until well mixed. Garnish with fennel fronds.

Why this Shrimp and Fennel Spaghetti works for PCOS

Evening meals affect overnight insulin and morning blood sugar more than most women realise. Keeping dinner protein-forward and finishing eating at least 2-3 hours before bed gives your body time to clear glucose before the overnight fast, which improves morning fasting insulin readings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Shrimp and Fennel Spaghetti 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.

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 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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