Gingery Shrimp - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Gingery Shrimp is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 232 calories, 25.04g protein, and 8.98g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (1.8g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 9 tsps ginger, finely chopped
- 8 fl oz white wine
- 1 lb deveined shrimp
- 8 oz snow peas
- 1/3 cup cilantro
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 12 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook 2 minutes.
- Add the wine and bring to a boil.
- Nestle the shrimp in the onion and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add snow peas and stir to combine. Continue to cook until shrimp are bright pink and cooked through, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in cilantro, salt, and pepper.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Gingery Shrimp contribute to your health goals:
- Shrimp: Selenium supports thyroid function which is often affected in PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Ginger: May help reduce menstrual pain and inflammation in PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Gingery Shrimp can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Gingery Shrimp recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 232 calories per serving with 25.04g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.8g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 35 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 232 calories, 25.04g protein (43%), 8.98g carbs, 5.52g fat. Plus 1.8g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 232 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for 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 4 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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