Broiled Salmon With Scallions and Sesame - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, plus more for serving
- 3 (8-ounce) skin-on center-cut salmon fillets
- Kosher salt
- 1 bunch scallions
- 1 Fresno chile, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Whisk garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, 1 Tbsp. oil, and 1/2 tsp. sesame seeds in a small bowl. Season salmon fillets with salt and place in a resealable plastic bag; add half of marinade. Seal bag, pressing out air, and let salmon sit 30 minutes. Reserve remaining marinade.
- Preheat broiler. Toss scallions with remaining 2 tsp. oil on sizzle platter; broil until lightly charred, about 3 minutes. Remove salmon from marinade and set on top of scallions. Spoon some reserved marinade over and broil until salmon is charred around edges, about 6 minutes (watch closely to keep from burning). Spoon more marinade over; top with chile. Broil until salmon is charred and medium-rare at thickest part, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with more sesame seeds.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Salmon, Sesame Seeds, Honey.
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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