Grilled Salmon with Tomato, Cucumber and Caper Salsa - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Grilled Salmon with Tomato, Cucumber and Caper Salsa
Servings: 8
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
The salmon can be grilled two ways. The first method requires a fish-grilling basket, which can be found at many cookware and barbecue stores (use one that's about 18 by 6 inches for this recipe). The second technique doesn't call for any special equipmen

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup chopped shallots
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 medium English hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, diced
  • 1 12-ounce basket small cherry tomatoes, each quartered
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup drained capers
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • Nonstick vegetable oil spray
  • 1 2 1/2- to 2 3/4-pound salmon fillet with skin (1 whole side)

Instructions

  1. Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl. Season marinade with salt and pepper.
  2. Combine 1/2 cup marinade, cucumber and next 4 ingredients in medium bowl; season salsa with salt and pepper. Let stand 30 minutes; toss occasionally.
  3. Spray barbecue rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place salmon, skin side down, in large glass baking dish. Top with remaining marinade. Let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Salmon, Lemon.

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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