Summer Herbed Grilled Shrimp - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl.
- Combine shrimp, 1 tablespoon oil, honey, pepper, and salt in a large bowl; toss gently to coat.
- Arrange shrimp on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove shrimp from grill.
- Stir remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and vinegar into herb mixture. Top shrimp with herb mixture, or toss all together.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey.
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. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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