This Spanish Recipe for PCOS - Spanish Shrimp and Avocado Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 25g protein, and 15g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook the shrimp in a pan over medium heat until pink.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
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Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
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Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Why this Spanish Recipe for PCOS - Spanish Shrimp and Avocado Salad works for PCOS
With 25g of protein per serving (about 29% of calories), this Spanish Recipe for PCOS - Spanish Shrimp and Avocado Salad sits at the top end of the 25-35g per-meal range that the 2023 International PCOS Guideline recommends for managing insulin resistance and supporting lean mass. Higher-protein meals also blunt the glucose response when carbohydrates are included, which matters for women with PCOS because chronic insulin elevation drives androgen excess and irregular cycles.
The 15g of carbohydrates here come paired with 7g of fibre, which slows glucose absorption and produces a flatter post-meal blood sugar curve. Fibre is one of the most under-rated tools for PCOS: it feeds gut bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids linked to improved insulin sensitivity, and it modestly lowers circulating androgens by binding bile acids in the gut.
Fat makes up about 51% of calories in this dish. Dietary fat plays a load-bearing role in PCOS because sex hormones are synthesised from cholesterol, and very-low-fat eating can suppress hormone production over time. The 2023 PCOS guideline does not specify a strict fat target, but most clinicians recommend at least 25-35% of calories from a mix of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated sources.
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Spanish Recipe for PCOS - Spanish Shrimp and Avocado Salad that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Shrimp, Avocado, Cucumber.
Yes, shrimp is a PCOS-friendly protein. It is high in lean protein, very low in carbohydrates and calories, and has no glycemic impact, making it ideal for blood sugar control.Protein helps blunt blood sugar spikes and keeps you full, which supports weight and insulin management in PCOS. Shrimp also provides selenium, iodine, and a modest amount of omega-3 fatty acids that support thyroid and hormone health.Grill, saute, or steam it and pair with vegetables and a healthy fat. Avoid breaded or de...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Spanish Recipe for PCOS - Spanish Shrimp and Avocado Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 25g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 25 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 350 calories, 25g protein (29%), 15g carbs, 20g fat. Plus 7g 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 Lunch. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. 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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