Creole Scallop Cakes Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped leek (white portion only)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey mustard
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fennel fronds
- 2 teaspoons salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
- 1-1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
- 1 pound sea scallops
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Place scallops in a food processor; cover and pulse until just pureed. Fold into egg mixture.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parsley and pepper. Drop 2 tablespoons scallop mixture into crumb mixture. Gently coat and shape into a 1/2-in.-thick patty. Repeat with remaining mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, apple juice and seasonings. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook patties in oil in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towel. Serve with aioli.
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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