Shrimp-in-a-Pickle Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 7 1/2 cups water
- 3 pounds unpeeled, large fresh shrimp
- 2 small purple onions, sliced
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon white wine Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain and rinse with cold water. Peel shrimp; devein, if desired.
- Layer shrimp and onion slices in an airtight container.
- Whisk together oil and next 10 ingredients; pour over shrimp mixture. Cover and chill 24 hours, stirring occasionally.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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