Lemon Seafood Pasta Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Lemon Seafood Pasta Recipe
Servings: 3
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked vermicelli
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 12 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 to 4 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 4 to 6 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup Gallo® Family Vineyards Chardonnay
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained
  • 15 Greek olives, pitted and halved
  • 2 tablespoons oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, cut into strips
  • 1 cup minced fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook vermicelli according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turns pink. Add lemon peel, lemon juice and wine; saute 1 minute. Stir in capers, olives and sun-dried tomatoes; saute 1 minute.
  2. Drain vermicelli; toss with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with parsley; gently toss. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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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