San Diego-style Blue Corn Salmon Tacos with Orange-Habanero Hot Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 cold-smoked salmon fillets, 8 ounces each
- Canola oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 head green cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup best-quality mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper puree
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 12 fried blue corn taco shells
- Orange-Habanero Sauce, recipe follows
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan over high heat.
- Brush salmon with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill on each side for 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool slightly and shred the meat with a fork. Place in a bowl with the cabbage and green onions.
- Combine the mayonnaise, chipotle and lime juice in a small bowl and season with salt. Add the mayonnaise and the cilantro to the salmon mixture and gently fold to combine. Season with salt to taste, if needed. Divide the salmon mixture among the taco shells and drizzle each with the Orange-Habanero Sauce.
- Place juice and habanero in a medium nonreactive saucepan and cook over high heat until reduced to 1 cup, stirring occasionally. Remove the habanero, whisk in the honey and season with salt. Let cool to room temperature before serving.
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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