Sardine Factory Famous Calamari Puffs Appetizer - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
- 1 1/4 pounds squid, cleaned tubes only
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup scallions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
- 2 tablespoons superfine cracker meal
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Chili Lime Salsa, recipe follows
Instructions
- Heat at least 4 inches of oil in a large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven or a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F. (Oil should not come more than halfway up the sides of the pan.)
- Chop the squid fillets into small pieces and place in a medium bowl. Add the chopped onion, scallions, cheese, egg, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Add bread crumbs into the mixture and form into 1 1/2-ounce balls. Dredge the balls in the cracker meal and lay on a parchment paper-lined sheet pan to firm. Carefully drop squid balls into the fryer and fry until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Arrange them on a platter with lemon wedges and serve with the chili lime salsa on the side.
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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