Poached Arctic Char with Basil-Tarragon Mayonnaise - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 large egg yolks*
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon mustard powder
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves plus 2 sprigs
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for serving
- 1 garlic clove, smashed
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt plus more
- 6 6-ounce arctic char steaks, each about 1 1/4" thick
- 2 bunches asparagus (about 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed
- Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
Instructions
- Blend egg yolks, lemon juice, and mustard powder in a blender. Add basil and 1/4 cup tarragon. With machine running, drizzle in 3/4 cup oil; blend until smooth. Transfer mayonnaise to a small bowl, cover, and chill.
- Combine tarragon sprigs, garlic, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, and 6 cups water in a large deep, lidded skillet and bring to a boil. Add fish, cover, and remove skillet from heat. Let stand until fish is just opaque in the center, 6-8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook asparagus in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes; drain
- Serve fish with asparagus; top with mayonnaise, drizzle with some oil, and sprinkle with sea salt.
- DO AHEAD: Mayonnaise can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Asparagus, 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. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many wome...
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