Fresh Salmon Burgers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Fresh Salmon Burgers
Servings: 6
Lunch

This Fresh Salmon Burgers is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
One bite of these flavorful and healthy salmon burgers—seasoned with pickled ginger, sesame oil and soy sauce—and you'll breeze right past the freezer section next time you're looking for a quick weeknight fix.

Ingredients

  • 4 scallions
  • 1 tbsp. pickled ginger slices (found in your market's Asian section)
  • 1 tsp. dark sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp. each salt and freshly ground pepper
  • White from 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp. soy sauce
  • 2 lb. piece salmon fillet (preferably sockeye or coho)
  • Nonstick spray
  • 6 leaves Boston lettuce
  • Toppings: wasabi mayonnaise, pickled ginger slices and radish sprouts
  • Garnish: black sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Heat outdoor grill.
  2. Make Burgers: In food processor, pulse scallions, ginger, sesame oil, salt and pepper until finely minced, scraping down sides of processor bowl once or twice. Add egg white and soy sauce; pulse to blend. Add salmon. Pulse just until very finely chopped but not a paste. Shape into 6 burgers, each about 3/4 in. thick.
  3. Coat burgers with nonstick spray. Grill, turning once, until done as desired (6 minutes for medium-rare, which is preferred).
  4. Place on lettuce leaves. Top each with wasabi mayonnaise, ginger slices and sprouts; sprinkle with a pinch or two of sesame seeds.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Salmon, Sesame Seeds.

Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for reducing inflammation and promoting cardiovascular health. It is also rich in vitamin D, which helps regulate insulin levels and improve mood, both of which are important for managing PCOS symptoms. Additionally, salmon provides a good amount of B vitamins, particularly B12, which supports energy production and helps maintain healthy nerve function. Including salmon in your diet can help balance hormones, reduce inflamma...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Fresh Salmon Burgers recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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