Sesame Salmon with Bok Choy - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Sesame Salmon with Bok Choy is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 piece skinless salmon fillet
- salt and ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp. black and/or white sesame seeds
- 1/4 c. reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp. grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1/2 tsp. Asian sesame oil
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper
- 2 bunch bok choy
- 1 tsp. butter (no substitutions)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. On waxed paper, sprinkle salmon with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper to season all sides. Coat 1 side of each salmon fillet with sesame seeds.
- Heat oven-safe 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add salmon, seed side down, and cook 2 minutes (do not turn). Transfer skillet to oven and bake salmon 10 to 12 minutes or just until salmon turns opaque in center.
- Meanwhile, in 5 1/2- to 6-quart saucepot, combine soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper. Add bok choy to soy-sauce mixture; with tongs, toss to combine. Cover and heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook, covered, 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook 3 minutes longer or until bok choy is tender.
- Remove saucepot from heat. With tongs, transfer bok choy to 4 dinner plates; discard garlic. Whisk butter into soy-sauce mixture until blended. Place salmon, seed side up, on plates with bok choy and drizzle with soy-sauce mixture.
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 Sesame Salmon with Bok Choy 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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