Shrimp and Scallop Easy Paella - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Shrimp and Scallop Easy Paella is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 red pepper, seeded, ribbed and thinly sliced
- 1 green pepper, seeded, ribbed and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Spanish saffron, pistils only
- 4 links Spanish dry-cured chorizo (about 6 ounces), sliced
- 1 1/2 cups white rice
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with chiles
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 pounds raw, peeled large shrimp
- 1 pound sea scallops
- Salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped Italian parsley leaves
- Lemon wedges, for decoration
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the chicken stock until boiling. In a separate large saucepan or paella pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil and add the onion, the garlic, the peppers, the saffron and the chorizo. Cook for 6 minutes or until vegetables are soft and chorizo is browned. Stir in the rice, tomatoes and tomato paste until well mixed and cook for 5 minutes. Add the boiling chicken stock little by little, stirring each addition constantly until the stock is almost absorbed. Cover the paella pan with aluminum foil, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until rice is tender. Add the shrimp and the scallops and let cook covered for 5 to 7 minutes more. Decorate with the chopped parsley and lemon wedges.
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 Shrimp and Scallop Easy Paella 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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