Mini Phyllo Cups Filled with Shrimp Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups shrimp, cooked, peeled, and finely diced, about 1 pound
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon green onion, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (15 count) package frozen mini phyllo shells, thawed, or homemade, recipe follows
- 1 stick butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 sheets phyllo dough
- 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Combine the shrimp, celery, and green onion in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, stir together the lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Pour over the shrimp and stir gently to combine. Spoon into the phyllo shells.
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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