Steamed Lobster with Charmoula Butter - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Charmoula is a North African mixture of herbs, oil, lemon, and cumin.
Ingredients
- 2 (2-pound) live lobsters
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 small garlic clove, pressed
- 2 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon (scant) ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon hot smoked Spanish paprika
Instructions
- Add enough water to very large pot to reach depth of 2 inches. Cover; bring to boil. Add lobsters head first, cover, and steam until shells are pink and lobsters are cooked through, about 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients. Season to taste with salt. Divide between 2 small bowls. Serve lobsters with charmoula butter.
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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