Jerk Catfish - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Jerk Catfish
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Jerk Catfish is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Jerk stands dot the island of Jamaica with each chef closely guarding his secret spice blend. We think this one holds its own.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 c. chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tbsp. sesame seeds
  • 2 tsp. brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
  • 1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. grated nutmeg
  • 1 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne
  • 2 1/2 tbsp. Cooking oil
  • 1/2 tsp. vinegar
  • 2 lb. catfish fillets

Instructions

  1. In a blender, puree the onion, garlic, and sesame seeds with the brown sugar, allspice, thyme, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of the salt, the black pepper, cayenne, oil, and vinegar. Heat the broiler. Lightly oil a broiler pan or baking sheet.
  2. Sprinkle both sides of the catfish fillets with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and put them on the prepared baking sheet, skinned-side down. Spread the spice mixture over the fish in an even layer.
  3. Broil the fish, about 6 inches from the heat if possible, until well-browned and just done, about 5 minutes for 3/4-inch-thick fillets.
  4. Fish Alternatives: Though catfish is lean and firm, those qualities aren't imperative here. You can use fillets of a different nature, such as bluefish, red snapper or wolffish.
  5. Wine Recommendation: Make your beverage choice as simple and casual as this dish is and look for something that can take the heat. Try either a white zinfandel, a rosé, or your favorite beer.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.

You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?

One great recipe is a start. A complete PCOS meal plan is a system. Here is how to go from one meal to a full week of eating that supports your hormones.

1
Take the 60-Second Quiz Tell us your PCOS type, preferences, and goals
2
Get Your 7-Day Meal Plan Personalized meals, grocery list, and prep schedule
3
Stop Guessing Every Day Know exactly what to eat, with recipes like this one built in
Build My Meal Plan

Free. Personalized. No signup required to start.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Jerk Catfish 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.

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

Comments

Register or log in to add a comment