Grilled Shrimp and Summer Vegetables with Buttermilk Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Dinner

This Grilled Shrimp and Summer Vegetables with Buttermilk Dressing is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Adam Hickman A little over 30 minutes is all it takes to throw together a weeknight meal that screams summer. Homemade buttermilk dressing makes a cool accompaniment.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons canola mayonnaise
7 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives, divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon honey
16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1 pound)
20 large okra pods
2 ears corn, shucked
Cooking spray
12 slices medium heirloom tomato

Instructions

Preheat grill to high heat.
Combine buttermilk, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons chives, dill, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl, stirring with a whisk.
Combine remaining 1 teaspoon oil, honey, and shrimp in a small bowl; toss to coat. Thread shrimp onto 4 (6-inch) skewers. Thread okra pods onto 4 (6-inch) skewers. Lightly coat shrimp, okra, and corn with cooking spray. Place shrimp, okra, and corn on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill corn 14 minutes, turning occasionally. Grill okra 4 minutes on each side. Grill shrimp 3 minutes on each side or until done. Cut corn crosswise into 8 pieces.
Place tomatoes on a large platter; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Arrange shrimp, okra, and corn over tomatoes. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with remaining chives, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grilled Shrimp and Summer Vegetables with Buttermilk Dressing good for PCOS?

Yes, this Grilled Shrimp and Summer Vegetables with Buttermilk Dressing recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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