Grilled Shrimp Skewers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 scallions, (white and green parts), minced
- 1 pound peeled and deveined raw medium shrimp
- 9 bamboo skewers, soaked in warm water
Instructions
- Prepare an indoor or outdoor grill.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, crushed red pepper flakes, salt (optional), pepper and scallions.
- Add shrimp to bowl and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Divide shrimp evenly among nine skewers. Discard remaining marinade.
- Grill skewers 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp are pink and slightly firm to the touch.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Ensure your ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe can be gluten-free.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Grilled Shrimp Skewers contribute to your health goals:
- Shrimp: Selenium supports thyroid function which is often affected in PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Grilled Shrimp Skewers can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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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