Sauted Scallops with Cherry Tomatoes, Green Onions, and Parsley - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Sauted Scallops with Cherry Tomatoes, Green Onions, and Parsley
Servings: 4
Dinner

This Sauted Scallops with Cherry Tomatoes, Green Onions, and Parsley is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds large sea scallops, side muscles removed
  • Fleur de sel or coarse kosher salt
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 4 large green onions, chopped, white and green parts separated
  • 1 12-ounce container cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
  • 4 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley, divided
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon mild Spanish paprika (pimentn dulce)* or Hungarian sweet paprika
  • *Available at specialty foods stores and online from tienda.com.

Instructions

  1. Rinse and drain scallops; pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with fleur de sel and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops; sauté until browned outside and just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to plate; cover. Add 1 tablespoon oil to same skillet; add white parts of green onions and sauté until almost tender, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and green parts of onions and sauté until tomatoes begin to burst and release juices, about 5 minutes. Stir in 3 tablespoons parsley, lemon juice, and paprika. Return scallops and any accumulated juices to skillet and stir just until heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer scallop mixture to platter. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Sauted Scallops with Cherry Tomatoes, Green Onions, and Parsley recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

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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