Salmon Teriyaki - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sake
- 1/4 cup mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more if needed
- 4 (6-ounce) skin-on, boneless salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick)
- Kosher salt
- Sansho powder (for serving; optional)
Instructions
- Combine sake, mirin, and soy sauce in a small bowl; set teriyaki sauce aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Season salmon lightly with salt. Cook, skin side down, until skin is brown and crisp, about 4 minutes. Turn and cook until other side is just beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Pour off fat in skillet. Bring teriyaki sauce to a boil in skillet over medium heat. Cook until reduced by two-thirds, about 4 minutes. Add salmon, skin side up, and cook, spooning sauce over, until sauce is syrupy and salmon is just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
- Serve sprinkled with sansho powder, if desired.
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...
Stop Second-Guessing Every Meal
Get a personalized eating plan for YOUR PCOS type. Know exactly what to eat this week.
No subscription. No commitment.
Not sure what to eat for PCOS?
Take a 60-second quiz and get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
Take the Quiz
Comments
Register or log in to add a comment