Grilled Swordfish with Miso Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Grilled Swordfish with Miso Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Ice water
- 2 ounces curly spinach, thick stems discarded (2 packed cups)
- 1 tablespoon drained pickled ginger
- 1/3 cup white miso
- 1 1/2 tablespoons mirin
- 1/2 tablespoon sansho powder (see Note)
Instructions
- Make the Sauce Fill a bowl with ice water. In a saucepan of salted boiling water, blanch the spinach until tender and bright green, 1 minute. Drain, then transfer to the ice bath. Drain the spinach and squeeze dry.
- Make the Sauce In a blender, puree the spinach, pickled ginger, miso, mirin and sansho powder with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth and spreadable.
- Prepare the Swordfish In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce, sake and mirin. Place the swordfish in a resealable plastic bag and pour in half of the marinade. Seal the bag and let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Swordfish Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, simmer the remaining marinade over moderate heat until reduced to a glaze.
- Prepare the Swordfish Light a grill and oil the grate. Season the swordfish with salt and pepper and grill over moderate heat, turning once, until just white throughout; baste with the glaze during the last minute or two of grilling. Cut each swordfish steak in half.
- Prepare the Swordfish Dollop the miso sauce on plates and top with the swordfish steaks. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach, Miso.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being. Miso is extremely nutrie...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Grilled Swordfish with Miso Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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