Clams with Lemon Cream and Sevruga Caviar - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Clams with Lemon Cream and Sevruga Caviar is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 dozen mahogany or littleneck clams, scrubbed and rinsed
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1 fresh thyme sprig
- Freshly ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh chives
- 1 1/2 to 2 ounces sevruga or osetra caviar
- 2 dozen fresh chervil leaves and tiny lemon triangles (see Note), for garnish
Instructions
- In a large nonreactive saucepan, combine the clams with the wine, shallots, thyme sprig and a pinch of pepper. Cover and cook over high heat until the clams just open, about 8 minutes. Transfer the clams to a bowl with a slotted spoon; strain and reserve 1 1/2 teaspoons of the cooking liquid. Remove the empty half-shell from each clam and reserve.
- In a small bowl, combine the heavy cream, lemon juice, chives and the reserved cooking liquid. Gently fold in the caviar. Season the cream with salt and pepper. Just before serving, spoon the caviar cream over each clam and garnish with the chervil 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 Clams with Lemon Cream and Sevruga Caviar recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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