Salmon Steaks with Red-Wine Butter - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-bodied dry red wine such as Côtes du Rhône
- 1/3 cup finely chopped shallots (3 to 4)
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 (1-inch-thick) salmon steaks (each about 1/2 lb)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Combine wine, shallots, juice, vinegar, tomato paste, and bay leaf in a 1- to 2-quart heavy saucepan and boil over moderately high heat until mixture is thick and jamlike and reduced to about 1/3 cup, about 20 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Transfer mixture to a small bowl set in a bowl of ice and cold water and stir until cold to the touch, about 5 minutes. Remove from ice water and stir in zest, butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper with a rubber spatula until incorporated.
- Preheat broiler. Line rack of a broiler pan with foil.
- Pat fish dry, then brush both sides with oil (2 tablespoons total) and sprinkle with remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Broil fish about 5 inches from heat, turning over once, until just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes total.
- Top each steak with 1 to 2 tablespoons red-wine butter.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Salmon.
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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