This PCOS Friendly Zoodles - Zucchini Noodles with Lemon Garlic Shrimp is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 300 calories, 25g protein, and 15g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
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Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
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Add shrimp and cook until pink.
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Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
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In a separate pan, sauté zucchini noodles until tender.
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Combine shrimp and zucchini noodles. Serve hot.
Why this PCOS Friendly Zoodles - Zucchini Noodles with Lemon Garlic Shrimp works for PCOS
With 25g of protein per serving (about 33% of calories), this PCOS Friendly Zoodles - Zucchini Noodles with Lemon Garlic Shrimp 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.
At 15g of carbohydrates per serving, this PCOS Friendly Zoodles - Zucchini Noodles with Lemon Garlic Shrimp is on the lower-carb end, which suits women with PCOS who have confirmed insulin resistance or who notice strong post-meal energy crashes. Pair lower-carb meals like this with a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables to keep fibre intake up.
Evening meals affect overnight insulin and morning blood sugar more than most women realise. Keeping dinner protein-forward and finishing eating at least 2-3 hours before bed gives your body time to clear glucose before the overnight fast, which improves morning fasting insulin readings.
At 300mg of sodium per serving, this PCOS Friendly Zoodles - Zucchini Noodles with Lemon Garlic Shrimp fits comfortably within the 1500-2300mg daily target most cardiology and PCOS guidance agrees on. Lower-sodium meals are useful for women with PCOS who also experience bloating or who are managing blood pressure alongside metabolic concerns.
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 Friendly Zoodles - Zucchini Noodles with Lemon Garlic Shrimp 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 3g 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%), 15g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 3g 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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