PCOS Friendly Whole30 Lemon-Dill Shrimp with Zucchini Ribbons
Bright, clean, and genuinely satisfying, this shrimp dish is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels indulgent without working against your health goals. Shrimp is a lean, high-protein option that supports stable blood sugar, and pairing it with zucchini ribbons instead of pasta or grains keeps the carb load low — a real win for managing insulin sensitivity. The zucchini gets a quick salt-and-pat treatment before hitting the pan, which pulls out excess moisture so the ribbons stay tender without turning soggy. Garlic-infused olive oil and ghee build a rich, anti-inflammatory fat base that carries the brightness of fresh lemon zest and juice beautifully. A hit of red pepper flakes adds just enough heat, and the fresh dill stirred in at the end keeps everything tasting vibrant and light rather than heavy. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, you're not navigating hidden sugars, seed oils, or additives that can quietly disrupt hormonal balance. Serve it straight from the skillet over those silky green ribbons and finish with an extra squeeze of lemon — it's the kind of plate that makes eating well feel effortless.
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4 servings
For the zucchini ribbons
- 4 medium zucchini (about 2 lb total)
- ¾ tsp kosher salt, divided
For the shrimp
- 1 ½ lb large shrimp (21–25 count), peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil, divided
- 1 tbsp ghee
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 ½ lemons)
- 3 tbsp fresh dill, roughly chopped
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, shave each zucchini lengthwise into long, thin ribbons, rotating the zucchini a quarter-turn after each pass and stopping when you reach the seedy core. Spread the ribbons on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp of the salt, and let stand for 5 minutes to draw out excess moisture, then pat dry.
- 2
Pat the shrimp thoroughly dry with paper towels and season with the remaining 1/4 tsp salt and the black pepper.
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