Brown Butter Shrimp with Spicy Broccoli Rabe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Brown Butter Shrimp with Spicy Broccoli Rabe
Servings: 4
Dinner

This Brown Butter Shrimp with Spicy Broccoli Rabe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Judy Kim Brown butter is the key to big shrimpin'.

Ingredients

  • kosher salt
  • 1 lb. broccoli rabe, trimmed
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced, divided
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 c. chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Bring an 8-quart stock pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Cook broccoli rabe for 4 minutes. Set up a bowl of cold water with ice cubes. Drain broccoli rabe and rinse under cold water; transfer to ice bath.
  2. In a bowl, season shrimp with salt and pepper; set aside.
  3. In a large sauté pan add butter and heat over medium-low heat. Warm until color begins to brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and stir until butter is golden; turn heat to medium-high. Add half of the shrimp and cook until pink, 2 minutes per side; transfer to a clean bowl. Cook remaining shrimp and transfer to bowl. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 clove minced garlic, and chili flakes to the same sauté pan, stir for 1 minute. Toss in drained broccoli rabe until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Serve shrimp on bed of broccoli rabe. Garnish with parsley and sprinkle of red pepper flakes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli.

Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Brown Butter Shrimp with Spicy Broccoli Rabe 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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