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PCOS Italian Keto Recipes: Dinner - Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Italian Keto Recipes: Dinner - Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Italian Keto Recipes: Dinner - Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 300 calories, 25g protein, and 10g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

300 Calories
25g Protein
10g Carbs
15g Fat
This recipe includes a grocery list of shrimp, zucchini, garlic, lemon, chicken broth, white wine, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley. The Glycemic Index (GI) of zucchini is low, which is beneficial for those with PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450g) of shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 medium zucchinis
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) of fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) of chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) of white wine
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) of olive oil, Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup (15g) of chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Spiralize the zucchinis to make zucchini noodles.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  3. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for a minute.
  4. Add the shrimp and cook until pink.
  5. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
  6. In the same pan, add the lemon juice, chicken broth, and white wine. Bring to a simmer.
  7. Add the zucchini noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Return the shrimp to the pan and toss to combine.
  9. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
This PCOS-friendly recipe is rich in protein and low in carbs, which can help manage insulin levels and support weight loss. Shrimp is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can reduce inflammation and improve menstrual regularity in PCOS. Zucchini is low in carbs and has a low Glycemic Index (GI), making it a great choice for those with PCOS. The olive oil in this recipe provides healthy monounsaturated fats, which can improve heart health.

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 PCOS Italian Keto Recipes: Dinner - Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 300 calories per serving with 25g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 300 calories, 25g protein (33%), 10g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 2g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 300 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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