Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp | PCOS Meal Planner

This Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

The ingredient list is short, and the cook time is too. But the flavors? Huge. All it needs is a bowl of white rice." —Dawn Perry, Senior Food Editor Crunchy shrimp (thanks for the help, cornstarch!) gets its zesty, floral heat from Sichuan peppercorns. I

Ingredients

1 1/2 pound shell-on large shrimp
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns, ground
1 Fresno chile, thinly sliced, seeds removed if desired
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems

Instructions

Using kitchen shears, cut along the backs of shrimp through shells and just deep enough to expose veins; remove veins. Pat shrimp dry. Whisk cornstarch, black pepper, and 3/4 teaspoons salt in a large bowl; add shrimp and toss to coat.
Heat oil in a large skillet over mediumhigh heat. Working in 2 batches, fry shrimp until golden, crisp, and cooked through, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to paper towels and let drain, then toss in a medium bowl with Sichuan peppercorns and remaining 3/4 teaspoons salt. Add chile and cilantro to bowl and toss to combine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp good for PCOS?

Yes, this Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp 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.

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