Scallop and Cherry Tomato Skewers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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Fresh lemon and Dijon mustard give these grilled scallop and cherry tomato skewers their spicy, tart flavor. Shown here with our Grilled Caesar Salad.
Ingredients
- 8 (8-inch) bamboo skewers
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- .13 tsp. salt
- 24 cherry tomatoes
- 16 large sea scallops
Instructions
- Soak skewers in hot water at least 30 minutes. Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling on medium.
- Meanwhile, from lemon, grate 1 1/2 teaspoons peel and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice. In small bowl, whisk lemon peel and juice, oil, Dijon, and 1/8 teaspoon salt until blended; set aside.
- Thread 3 tomatoes and 2 scallops alternately on each skewer, beginning and ending with tomatoes.
- Brush scallops and tomatoes with half of Dijon mixture; place on hot grill grate. Cook 7 to 9 minutes, turning several times. Brush with remaining Dijon mixture, and cook 5 minutes longer or until scallops just turn opaque throughout.
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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