Rosemary-Skewered Shrimp - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- 20 large shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds), shelled and deveined
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into twenty 1-inch squares
- 10 thick rosemary branches (about 8 inches long), all but the top 2 inches of needles stripped off
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Light a grill or heat a grill pan. Alternately thread 2 shrimp and 2 red pepper squares onto each rosemary branch.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice and parsley. Lightly brush the skewers with some of the olive oil mixture and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the skewers over high heat, brushing with the oil mixture, until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Serve right away.
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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