Seared Bluefish with Charred Corn, Warm Tomato Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce skin-on bluefish fillets, scaled
- 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 ears corn, shucked
- 1 leek white, split, washed, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup sweet 100 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 12 basil leaves, torn
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 2 thinly sliced radishes
- 1 lemon, halved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F. Season the bluefish with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. In a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, warm 2 tablespoons canola oil until hot and shimmering. Place the bluefish fillets skin side down in oil and do not move once in skillet. Allow the skin to become crispy, this should take about 90 seconds. Without moving the fillets, place the pan in the preheated oven for 5 to 7 minutes, until cooked through. Remove the skillet from the oven and drop the butter into the pan. As the butter begins to melt, baste the bluefish fillets. Remove from fillets from pan and set aside.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.
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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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